Like any new workout, though, lap swimming can be intimidating at first. Heading in with a clear workout plan can help. Kurt Dallow, MD, FACSM, a sports medicine doctor and USAT-certified triathlon ...

For those just beginning their triathlon journey, the focus should be on developing your skills in the water. The water is a foreign environment to many first-time triathletes, and the rules for ...

Training doesn’t need to be complicated--sometimes it’s just best to keep things simple, especially when it comes to swimming. This workout, from coach Sara McClarty, does exactly that. It covers some ...

If you’re looking for a new way to do cardio, swimming is surprisingly effective—and a total body burn. Swimming for weight loss can be a legit workout strategy if you’re trying to trim down and tone ...

Learning how to swim for triathlon can be a daunting task, it is by far the most technical and challenging to learn later in life. But fear not, we’re here to help guide you through the water. As part ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking for a new way to do cardio, swimming is surprisingly effective—and a total body burn.

Have you been taking some dips in the pool for this month’s swimming challenge? If not, maybe it’s because you haven’t quite figured out where to start. First, even if you don’t know how to swim at ...

The Military.com Fitness Section has beginner workouts, articles about building healthy habits and ideas for adding fitness to a busy schedule. But what is the most important strategy for people who ...