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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

It’s 6:45 a.m. and cold — in the mid-30s — when I step onto the Bethesda-Chevy Chase YMCA’s outdoor pool deck, a towel wrapped around my shoulders. Pink streaks punctuate the sky, and I can still see ...

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 is calling your name doesn’t mean you have to skip your workout. Sure, lots of people love ...