Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If Katie Ledecky, ...

A recent article in the April 2014 Women's health magazine stated an "8.4% increase in the number of people swimming for fitness over the past year, making swimming one of the fastest-growing workouts ...

No impact and lots of community keep swimmers healthy in body and mind. Sure, it’s important to stay fit, but what kind of exercise should you be doing as you grow older? Running jars bones and joints ...

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 the benefits of swimming haven’t gotten you in the water yet, the boost that swimming gym exercises can give any athlete might seal the deal. Swimming pool exercises boost fitness, flexibility, and ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- While taking to the pool isn't on most people's minds this time of year, Fort Rucker still offers ways for people to improve their swimming skills, take a quick dip, or even learn ...

There aren’t many activities which offer a full-body workout, but swimming is one of the few that falls under this category. It forces you to kick your legs, perform strokes with your arms, and shift ...

Make a splash in the pool for a mix of fitness and fun. Swimming laps is the perfect way to cool off in the summer heat or get in an effective indoor workout during the colder winter months. It’s a ...