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 ...

Swimming is the most complete form of total body exercise. Every muscle in the body activates alongside cardiovascular engagement. For older adults, swimming also presents a safe form of activity that ...

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 ...

Fast swimming comes from powerful strokes. Powerful strokes come from a strong core. And a strong core comes from more than just a few crunches in the gym. Here are five core exercises for swimmers.

Whether your swim group is shut down, you are on vacation, or you are a triathlete looking for a place to train, backyard pools can be far more productive than you may think. At an average of 35 feet ...

Dear Dr. Donohue • Please clear something up for me. Is swimming considered an aerobic exercise? It's my choice of exercise. My know-it-all brother says swimming isn't aerobic exercise because ...