There’s nothing more refreshing on a summer hike than cooling off in a remote mountain tarn, lake, river or waterfall. Outdoor swimming expert Kate Rew describes how and where you can do it.

By Erik Vance I’ve never been a good swimmer. I mean, I can swim. But what I do in a pool feels more like a battle for survival than a workout — especially after the first few laps.

For land athletes new to the water, passing and exceeding the standards for swimming require a combination of technique, cardio endurance in the pool, and pace. Five hundred meters or 500 yards ...

Swim as many lengths as you can in 3 mins ... A Sprint is usually 750m so the BEGINNERS’ distance follows this option. If your pool is not 25m then either follow the lengths and adjust totals ...

If you’re a beginner, swimming three times a week for 30 minutes at a time is recommended, says Gange. It sounds simple, but you may be surprised at how effective the workout can be, he says.

Each year, the World Waterpark Association invites local waterparks, community pools and other aquatic facilities to participate in a beginner swim lesson on one day to spread awareness of how ...

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Here's a quick guide to artistic swimming at the Paris Olympics. Why aren’t men competing in artistic swimming for the 2024 Olympics? Men were eligible to compete in ...