Low back pain is a common health issue affecting a significant number of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 60-70% of people in industrialized countries suffer from low back pain at […]

As a swimmer, you have goals. You want to feel strong but controlled in the water. Preparing for an event, you want to hit a certain split or set your best time. And you are […]

Members of the San Diego Track Club were just looking for a way to have fun during the summer months. They hosted evening events where members could swim, bicycle, and run in Mission Bay. But […]

For many, swimming was something you did as a child. You jumped off the diving board at the local pool, doing the doggy paddle back to the ladder. Over summer vacation, you splashed around on […]

Water exercise is not just for swimmers or the seniors at the community center. Runners and other athletes can benefit from hopping in the water and going for a jog. Yes, jogging in the water. […]

Hip pain and joint stiffness can be challenging to manage. You might struggle with soreness and inflammation. It hurts to move, and it hurts when you don’t move. Day-to-day activities, such as walking and going […]

Let’s set the record straight. Every time a loved one or teacher told you to sit up or to stop slouching, they weren’t just nagging. They were just looking out for you and your well-being.  […]

The front crawl, also known as freestyle, is the most recognizable swim stroke. When you think of swimming, you are most likely going to picture this stroke — someone moving their arms like a windmill through […]

The pressure is off when you are exercising in the water — literally. The buoyancy of the water relieves stress on your joints while allowing you to move your body with less pain. Water also […]

Stiffness, achiness, acute sharp pain. The experience and symptoms can vary among people but back pain is one of the most common medical issues. At any one time, back pain can affect 540 million people […]

You have a swim on the schedule and all your gear is ready to go. However, you are finding it difficult to get excited for the workout. Swimming is a great workout for your entire […]

There are three bones, nearly a dozen muscles, and many ligaments and tendons in your shoulder. And you probably use your shoulder joining those muscles more than you realize. Every time you reach for an […]

Swimming is more than just a way to have fun in the sun. It’s a lifelong skill that helps you be active and safe around the water. Many adults might incorporate swimming into their exercise […]

Professional runner Jordan Hasay has been happy as she’s been logging miles on the trails of San Luis Obispo, California. And it’s not just because the city is known as one of America’s happiest cities. […]