Swimming is a wonderful and very healthy activity, providing a full-body workout that is gentle on the joints. As we glide through the water, however, it's easy to forget that swimming is a...
Category: Swim Fitness
It's hard to know how many laps make a good workout, what lap count we should aim for, and how we compare to other swimmers. There is nothing more frustrating than completing lap after lap without...
If you are trying to improve your swimming or attempting to make your pool workout time more interesting and productive, then you may have downloaded or even purchased a swim set to...
What Muscles Do I Use When I Swim? (With images and strokes)
We have all heard that swimming is a full-body workout, but how does this translate to our muscles? Although major muscles such as the lats (latissimus dorsi) are primarily used in swimming and...
If you're new to the world of water aerobics, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Is it really that much better than working out on dry land? From the pool deck, water aerobics...
Deep water aqua aerobics is a great way to get in shape and stay healthy. I tried my first deep water aqua aerobics class earlier this year and since then I have been hooked. Deep water aqua...