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 ...

Beach and pool season are starting. Why not get a little exercise while you’re in the sun? Credit...Yuvraj Khanna, Bryan Bennett, Zack Wittman, and Logan Cyrus for The New York Times Supported by By ...

While you could always swim laps if you want to work out in a pool, there are plenty of other exercises to do in the water that are just as beneficial. Think squats in the shallow end, push-ups ...

If there is ever a season that offers ample opportunity to jumpstart a healthy lifestyle and strengthen the relationships that provide the purpose for positive behaviors, it's summer. For me, the ...

If you're looking to change up your exercise routine this summer and get the same calorie-burning benefits of walking, consider swimming workouts. Swimming offers a great mix of cardiovascular and ...

Swimming is not just an excellent accessory to a good lifting routine, it can also be done as a self-contained full body exercise, one that works as a great replacement for the treadmill and other ...

This exercise helps you work on your core, shoulders, and upper body muscles, which are essential for swimming well. By making these muscles stronger, swimmers can maintain better posture and ...

Swimming for weight loss is a fun summertime activity that is refreshing and has many other health benefits. For those of us who struggle to work out in hot conditions, deal with aching joints, or ...

When it comes to physical fitness, we have no shortage of options to choose from. Whether one chooses great cardio exercises such as running, jogging or jumping rope; or resistance training options ...