The lean physiques of elite swimmers are testament to the fact that hitting the pool can be a great workout, but is swimming cardio? Most people know a lengthy cycle or endurance session on one of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." TAKE AN OLYMPIC swimmer and Olympic runner and stand them next to each other, and there’s no doubt both ...

Take an Olympic swimmer and Olympic runner and stand them next to each other, and theres no doubt both will look super fit. Theyll both also have excellent cardiovascular conditioning. You often hear ...

If you're not a triathlete or competitive swimmer, swimming laps may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of cardio. But jumping into a pool is definitely a worthwhile workout to ...

Swimming is not just an excellent accessory to a good lifting routine, it can also be done as a self-contained full body exercise, one that works as a great replacement for the treadmill and other ...

I’ve always been a big fan of the water. At six months old, I took the first plunge into the pool and have been in love with swimming ever since. Whether it was participating on the swim team, ...

You see athletes relaxing in swimming pools all the time. Sometimes entire teams do fitness pool sessions, with some top level footballers even installing bikes in ...