When preparing for a triathlon with an open water swim, it’s always a good idea to try to mimic some open water conditions while training in the pool. The short rest and momentum that all swimmers ...

Sprint sets are a great way to boost your speed and confidence in the water. This swim workout from coach Sara McLarty uses short bursts of speed as building blocks of a pyramid, gradually building in ...

Once your swimming abilities and overall water confidence reach a decent level, you may find little ways to make swimming more challenging (but still safe). Adding clothing and calisthenics are two ...

If freestyle is the only stroke you’re doing in the pool, you’re missing out on extra swim strength and speed. Incorporating other strokes – namely, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly – will ...

This workout, from leading triathlon swimming coach Gerry Rodrigues of Tower 26, helps build fitness and technique, specifically the propulsive part of your swim stroke. It begins with a 500 easy swim ...

Move over, cycling and running. There’s another way to get your cardio in: swimming. We get it—getting yourself to a pool and strapping on your goggles might feel like a lot of extra effort—but ...

"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.

As you prepare for military swimming or diving tests, your abilities should experience a steady progression as both technique and conditioning improve. A rescue swimmer or combat diver needs to master ...