Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

Fitness pros share their favorite exercises to do in the swimming pool. (Getty Creative) Let’s be honest: The last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is go for a run. But just because the pool ...

Swimming might be a low-impact exercise but it can be tough on the back, shoulders, and core muscles, which is where Pilates for swimmers comes in. The movements help work all these areas, boosting ...

Explore water exercises for sciatica relief; they are gentle on joints and may improve flexibility and lower back pain, and are Ideal for those seeking safe, low-impact workouts.

Many people associate swimming pools with leisurely activities, such as floating. While it is definitely possible to relax, a pool is also a great place to work out. Exercising in water adds ...

If the heat is getting to you and making it hard to hit the gym, you might be looking for a refreshing exercise. People who suffer from osteoarthritis can turn to swimming as a safe exercise that’s ...

“You wouldn’t go right out and say, ‘I’m going to run 10 miles,’” said Cokie Lepinski, a U.S. Masters Swimming coach in Surprise, Arizona. “Same thing with swimming.” Focus on form. First, you want ...

For land athletes new to the water, passing and exceeding the standards for swimming require a combination of technique, cardio endurance in the pool, and pace. Five hundred meters or 500 yards are ...

Dear Dr. Donohue - My husband and I recently moved into a condo complex that has a large swimming pool. I am not a regular exerciser. I am, however, considering swimming. The trouble is I am 69 and ...