Who says getting faster can’t be fun, too? This weekend swim workout from Coach Sara McLarty is full of funky drills to prepare you for the unpredictability of an open-water swim. Though you might get ...

When preparing for a triathlon with an open water swim, it’s always a good idea to try to mimic some open water conditions while training in the pool. The short rest and momentum that all swimmers ...

Do you know that swimming is the most underrated workout? Many people think of it as a fun activity, but it also has many health and fitness benefits. Swimming increases your heart rate, utilizes all ...

This weekend’s swim workout features a 500 time-trial set. Do it this weekend, and then mark a date on your calendar about a month out and do it again. Having a recurring test set is not just a good ...

Gabriela Aoun is a writer, editor and producer based in Encinitas, California. She spends most of her outdoor time surfing but can also be found hiking and camping with her two dogs. On a recent ...

You don’t have to be a talented swimmer to channel your inner athlete at L.A.’s hot new water workout, SwimTeam. Even swimmers with very basic freestyle skills can use this a low-impact circuit ...

Editor's Note: "Cenla on the Move" is a series about different fitness activities in the area. Swimming is something you can do forever, says Kevin Switzer, 55, who started swimming when he was 4 ...