Water yoga is easy yoga poses in a shallow pool, using standing poses only. This will make positions and stretching easier, and reduces risk of injury. It is easier and safer to stretch into position with the water’s natural buoyancy, and this also helps reduce the risk of injury. For safety purposes, you should not […]

Swimming may not be the hardest leg of a triathlon but it is an important part. This step may well set the pace for the remainder of the race. In order to do well in the last two legs of the race, your swimming should be relaxed and steady. Don’t over exert yourself during this […]

Yoga instructor Patrick Mason recommends these five easy stretches to help you feel energized each morning. Patrick states that stretching forces blood to flow throughout your body, since it causes muscles to expand and contract. Shown in pictures within the article, these stretches will not take up a huge space, and are fairly easy to […]

It’s common knowledge that exercise can help keep you healthy, but exactly how much exercise is less clear. Examining 174 studies looking at the effect of exercise on several conditions, researchers found that those who had the most physical activity each week were least likely to develop these conditions–but only if they spent over 3,000 […]

Aqua aerobics can provide an exercise routine with multiple benefits. These benefits include cardio work (water provides great resistance training), low impact (water reduces stress on the joints), stress relief (there’s something naturally soothing about being immersed in the natural element that is water), hot weather training (it’s safer AND more pleasant), and variety (tai […]

Swimming combines the excitement of competition and the thrill of the photo finish. The most astonishing of these races can be decided by hundredths of seconds, or be a complete blowout and demolish the existing world record. In the past ten years, competitive swimming has provided many astounding races between athletes from around the world […]

Losing weight is an obstacle that many people struggle with. Whether you are trying to lose 5 pounds or 50, the way that it is done is usually a little different depending on the person and their preference. We can all agree though, that we all have the same goal in mind – to lose […]

Swimming is a sport for young and old alike. Whether you swim for pleasure or for fitness there are many ways you can improve your experience without actually hiring someone to coach you. The more frequently you can swim, the sooner you can experience the positive effects of this sport. There are many resources for […]

The core principles of swimming are pulling and kicking. Energy waste is the biggest problem for most swimmers, and can be solved by working harder. Conventional speed training calls for stroking faster, training more, and working through pain; however, it may not be the ideal training plan. Katie Ledecky’s technique is an excellent example of […]

The stigma of Water aerobics is that only old, injured or pregnant people do it. On the contrary, there are several benefits of water aerobics for all people. Since being in water makes you 90% lighter, it is a great low impact alternative that can provide some much needed rest for your joints and ligaments. […]