The exact origins of National Swim a Lap Day are a bit of a mystery. Like many quirky holidays, it seems to have popped up as a fun way to celebrate the start of summer and promote physical fitness.

At Verdugo, I can proudly say swim is a sport of dedication and vigor. “We bus to a different school with a pool, since our pool is not accessible to us … and we basically swim laps and do drills,” ...

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 ...

With just 30 minutes and a few useful tricks, a trip to the pool can become serious exercise. Credit... Supported by By Dana G Smith Summer is here and you’ve decided this is the year to trade your ...