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 ...

Meet Jane Asher, the 95-year-old great-grandmother who set five swimming world records and is now eyeing her next competition ...

Most people view swimming as a fantastic cardio workout, great for getting in shape without the impact on joints. While true, ...

Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle: of the four fundamental swim strokes, how many of these do you actually utilize in training? Mixing up your swim stroke comes with a host of ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

This 5,850-yard swim set (all 75s) may be the cheesiest--or best?--workout idea yet, which is probably why it’s so popular. Carve out a good chunk of pool time and get ready for the most wonderful ...

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 ...

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 ...