“I think I’m a little bit too competitive in some ways — it can get a little out of control,” McIntosh told Air Canada in July 2024. “Nothing bad or anything — I’m just very competitive in all aspects ...

Many people associate swimming pools with leisurely activities, such as floating. While it is definitely possible to relax, a pool is also a great place to work out. Exercising in water adds ...

Fitness pros share their favorite exercises to do in the swimming pool. (Getty Creative) Let’s be honest: The last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is go for a run. But just because the pool ...

In our last article (SW April), we focused on TRX suspension straps to enhance stroke stabilization and body positions in the water. This month, we’ll focus on the benefits from using a medicine ball ...

While you could always swim laps if you want to work out in a pool, there are plenty of other exercises to do in the water that are just as beneficial. Think squats in the shallow end, push-ups ...

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 ...

If the benefits of swimming haven’t gotten you in the water yet, the boost that swimming gym exercises can give any athlete might seal the deal. Swimming pool exercises boost fitness, flexibility, and ...