Swimming fitness

The Dry Land workout trains your swimming muscles without you having to get wet.

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You feel it the moment you enter the water. Your heart pounds, your muscles contract, your lungs tighten up! Fortunately, that feeling doesn’t last for long. A few minutes later, you’ve moved beyond that initial shock (and temperature change) and float into a world where swimming freestyle is almost as comfortable as walking. Water is

An overview of the benefits of swimming vs. a gym workout

Graduate from the slow lane with Dan Bullock's 5-week beginner's swimming plan

Swimming, more than any other type of exercise, requires technical training to be done properly. Most people can walk and running is a natural extension of walking quickly. There are some technical details of running form that can be improved in nearly every runner, but by-and-large you can go out and run regardless of your skill level or training. Swimming, you need to know how, to a certain point or you’ll die. After that certain point, you need to have enough skills to move through the…

Graduate from the slow lane with Dan Bullock's 5-week beginner's swimming plan

This easy 30 minute swim workout will burn fat and help you reach your goals. Swimming is a great exercise for anyone looking to improve their fitness. It's an especially great workout for beginners and those who may have suffered previous joint injuries. If you're a beginner though, it’s best to get the right kind of start with your workouts. Tap the pin for an easy 30 minute swim workout for beginners get started and find success in swimming!

Burn calories, get stronger, improve health and wellbeing with this enjoyable workout plan. Hit the pool and make a splash during your next workout. Swimming exercises can provide amazing health b…

Learn how to glide through the water faster and more efficiently so you don't get tired as quickly while swimming. Read on for tips to become a better swimmer.