When a hip flexor injury interrupted runner of 30 years Jen Govostis’ marathon training plan, her physical therapist recommended heading to the pool. Instead of running on land, Govostis ran in the ...

When Kelly Amerson López discovered aquatic exercise, it was nothing like she expected. She was in her 30s and a fitness buff who ran half-marathons in New York City’s Central Park. One day at the gym ...

These Running and Swimming Workouts Will Prepare You for Special Ops Testing U.S. Navy sailors compete in the 500-yard timed swim event of the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) physical screening test at ...

I started pool running 10 years ago when I injured my back. I thought I'd be bored out of my mind doing it, but I quickly found ways to make it fun. Since that time, I've made pool running a regular ...

Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

Gwenn Smith works for TOPS, which is a support group for lifestyle change, helping people become healthier and happier. It’s an acronym, that stands for ‘Take Off Pounds Sensibly.’ Smith says, “When ...

Running injuries can happen to anyone, whether you're a beginner, casual runner or even an advanced or competitive runner. When recovering from one of these injuries, make sure to maintain your cardio ...

The concept of exertion seems counterintuitive when temperatures are in triple digits. Who wants to work out in such heat? But switching locales from the weight room to the swimming pool lets you feel ...

Almost three years ago, Debi Mitchell of St. Petersburg, Fla., wanted to help an out-of-state friend who was dealing with some health problems. “He wasn’t doing well. His wife called me, and she was ...