Where to Start: From Zero to a Mile Swim Plan for Newbies


Updated 03/22/11 8:42 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Where to Start: From Zero to a Mile Swim Plan for Newbies

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

How to Start: Work Up to Swimming a Mile


Updated 02/15/11 7:11 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

How to Build Endurance to Swim a Mile

If trying a triathlon is one of your fitness goal for 2011 don't be intimidated by the swim. I know many experienced runners and cyclist who harbor deep fears of the swimming. While getting your heart rate up in the water is completely different than sweating it out on land, running/biking and swimming complement each other nicely. Running and biking work the legs, swimming works the upper body, Read more