Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

“I think I’m a little bit too competitive in some ways — it can get a little out of control,” McIntosh told Air Canada in July 2024. “Nothing bad or anything — I’m just very competitive in all aspects ...

Water-based exercises like walking, jumping jacks, and back wall glide may help boost strength and cardio fitness without putting too much pressure on your joints. Exercising in water can provide a ...

Say goodbye to the sweat and heat. Get into a pool and burn your calories. Water is harder to resist than air. This makes pool exercises more challenging than regular exercises. Heavy resistance leads ...

Leg day doesn't have to consist of copious sets of squats at the gym. You can target this major muscle group and feel the burn in the pool, too. Whether you're using a kickboard or simply kicking on ...

Many adults know how to swim -- that is, they can get from one end of the pool to the other without too much trouble. But to swim proficiently and with finesse, they must learn to properly stroke, ...

Now that we're all inspired by the swims -- and, yes, the abs -- of Dana Vollmer, Michael Phelps, and Missy Franklin, it's time to jump into the pool and get your swim on! With a busy schedule and ...