SwimSwam's daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All ...

As the short course season wraps up, many swimmers are taking their well-deserved break from the pool. After a long season full of rigorous practices, early mornings and numerous meets, it is natural ...

According to the CDCP, swimming can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses, slash the probability of heart disease and diabetes, as well as boost mood and decrease anxiety. But perhaps the biggest ...

Every swimmer loves a good power workout. What is better than a practice full of short reps, lots of rest and a whole lot of speed? Power practices are designed for swimmers to not only train fast, ...

Once your swimming abilities and overall water confidence reach a decent level, you may find little ways to make swimming more challenging (but still safe). Adding clothing and calisthenics are two ...

Luckily, if you are looking to lose weight with a simple and sustainable exercise, we have good news for you. Swimming might be low-impact, but it burns calories and delivers a full-body workout. "A ...

The act of swimming will pump your heart rate up and burn calories, while the different strokes and fighting through the waters resistance will help strengthen your muscles. Of course, trying a new ...

When you are a non-swimming athlete and your time in the pool is basically limited to backyard games such as Marco Polo and Sharks and Minnows, you may need a swimming routine to get you better ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking for a new way to do cardio, swimming is surprisingly effective—and a total body burn.