To perform well in training for SEALs, Navy EOD, Dive Schools, SWCC, Marine Recon, Air Force PJ, Rescue Swimmer and other special diving programs, you must master swimming straight (and fast). To ...

Most adults are dangerously overconfident in the water-and it could cost them their lives this summer.

With people flocking to the lakes and pools to beat the heat this summer, the swimming season is in full force. However, with it, comes the risks of participating in underwater activities. The Centers ...

Summer is the perfect time to soak up some sun and cool off, and pools and beaches are popular destinations for many people and families looking to do so. However, it’s important to prioritize safety ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Water safety experts share their tips — and address how to handle drowning. (Getty Images) (Ana Rocio Garcia Franco via Getty ...

Improving core strength is a fundamental element to improving your swim time in a triathlon. A strong core keeps your body long, narrow and streamlined, ready to knife through the water. A conditioned ...

Beyond basic laps: Targeted swimming drills can build upper body strength, core stability, and leg power while improving stroke efficiency and speed. Fuel for performance: Consistent nutrition before, ...

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ben Putnam, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, conducts the 1,400-meter swim event during the 3d Marine Division Squad Competition on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, ...

If you're returning to swimming after a few weeks (or maybe months or years) out of the water, then you're likely feeling a myriad of things--maybe excitement, but probably some fear and anxiety too.

The sun beams down, striking you with overwhelming heat. In the warm water, you feel heavier and heavier with every stroke. The clustered lanes are filled with sweaty, out-of-breath swimmers. Swimming ...