Is it just me, or does Dara Torres inspire you to dive into a pool for your next workout? Swimming is one of my favorite forms of exercise. To me nothing beats swimming laps in an outdoor pool on a hot Summer afternoon. Plus, working my arms in the pool makes me want to show off my shoulders in a cute sleeveless dress. To see the fun workout, featuring Dara's stroke freestyle just read more Read more

I am a fan of the Couch to 5k program for helping people get up off their couches and out onto the streets. Well, here is a plan to get you in the pool. Now that the weather warrants a dip in cool water to cool off, have you considered swimming for exercise? Swimming, like running, takes some time to build up the endurance needed for lengthy workouts. With running, the first benchmark is a 5k, Read more

Cold, short days move many workouts indoors and I often head to the pool for a cardio workout. Intervals are not just for running; they are great to add into your swim workouts too. There are some kickboard sprints to focus on toning the legs. Here's a workout for you to try: Warm up: 100 yrds Freestyle - easy 50 yrds kick Freestyle 50 yrds kick Backstroke 50 yrds kick Breaststroke 100 yrds Read more

Swimming is an excellent complement to running. Especially if you are cross training to protect the joints of your lower body. Here's a swim workout for you to try. Just print it out, get it wet and stick it to the side of the pool. Remember it is always helpful to have a workout plan. Warm up: 100 yrds Freestyle - easy 50 yrds kick Freestyle 50 yrds pull Freestyle TOTAL = 200 yards The Main Read more

Summer time means pool time. For a cool workout I suggest swimming! Try this workout and see if you like it. Just print this out, get it wet and stick it to the side of the pool. Warm up: 100 yrds Freestyle - easy 50 yrds pull Freestyle 25 yrds kick Backstroke 25 yrds kick Freestyle TOTAL = 200 yards The Main Event: 200 yrds Freestyle 3 x 100 yrds Favorite Stroke 100 yrds kick Free Style 2 x Read more

When starting a new form of exercise it is always great to have a plan. It is more than beneficial to have a little guidance to give your workouts structure. Swimming, like running, takes some time to build up the endurance needed for lengthy workouts. With running, the first benchmark is a 5k, and with swimming it is a mile - which is 1650 yards, not 1760 yards. I found this wonderful program Read more

Spring is here and it is getting warm!!! Why not swim outdoors to get your body bikini ready? Remember cardio will burn fat all over your body, helping to get you toned and buff for the revealing fashions of summer and swimsuits. Here's a workout for you to try: Warm up: 100 yrds Freestyle - easy 50 yrds kick Freestyle 50 yrds kick Backstroke 50 yrds kick Breaststroke 100 yrds pull Read more

Winter, in many places, forces us to move our workouts indoors and swimming is the perfect way to stay inside and get your heart rate up. Here's a workout I did recently. Try it you'll like it. Warm up: 100 yrds Freestyle - easy 100 yrds kick Freestyle 100 yrds pull Freestyle 100 yrds kick Backstroke The Main Event: 100 yrds Freestyle 25 yrds Butterfly or Breaststroke 100 yrds Freestyle 50 yrds Read more