Sprint sets are a great way to boost your speed and confidence in the water. This swim workout from coach Sara McLarty uses short bursts of speed as building blocks of a pyramid, gradually building in ...

PHOENIX, Arizona, October 7. READERS can check out why speed variation is such an important element in helping to improve your swimming. This article is presented in the special online version of the ...

Sure, lounging in the sand sounds nice, but so does turning your beach-time into an instant fitness triumph. Thanks to the growing triathlon trend, organized swim events are popping up everywhere, ...

Cara asks: I’m considering adding swimming to my training this season. Do you have any suggested workouts that are good for runners? Whether the goal is to add variety to your training routine or ...

Reducing yardage, getting extra sleep, eating better, and getting faster: Every swimmer knows this combination as taper. Telling a swimmer that their taper is starting will make their day, I promise.