Sprint sets are a great way to boost your speed and confidence in the water. This swim workout from coach Sara McLarty uses short bursts of speed as building blocks of a pyramid, gradually building in ...

If you are considering a military special program involving rescue swimming or diving, you will eventually be tasked with swimming in fins. These are typically large scuba fins that take time to get ...

Whether climbing a PT pyramid, swimming, powering through a 5x5 or unwinding with mobility work, these workouts are favorites among military members for their effectiveness, adaptability and ability ...

How well are your pacing skills in the swim? Can you self-regulate your pace and effort at the start of the session, leaving enough in the tank to finish strong? It’s a skill that will come in handy ...

This Friday, we’re swimming with the band – literally. Most triathletes are familiar with paddles and pull buoys, but lack a band in their bag of swim tools. That’s a shame – using a band around your ...

When was the last time you mixed up your strokes in the pool? Though you may be racing with freestyle, that doesn’t mean you should only train with freestyle. Mixing up your strokes in training can ...

‘ The biggest advantage of swimming is that it is low impact. The buoyancy of water significantly reduces joint loading, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you think of cardio and resistance training, what comes to mind? Perhaps going on a run or working ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Swimming has gained immense popularity as a form of exercise due to its numerous benefits for overall fitness and well-being. With its low-impact nature, swimming provides a remarkable ...

Mixing up several different exercises lowers the risk of dying more than just doing one kind of activity. People who did the ...

Meryl Streep may be approaching 80, but the actress pays close attention to her exercise routine, which has helped her stay ...

Don’t write off the dog paddle as a swim stroke for little kids. At 52, Dean Jarvis, an above-knee amputee, uses the basic swim technique to log 20-plus miles a week in the pool. “I don’t zip up and ...