“You wouldn’t go right out and say, ‘I’m going to run 10 miles,’” said Cokie Lepinski, a U.S. Masters Swimming coach in Surprise, Arizona. “Same thing with swimming.” Focus on form. First, you want ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...

Three UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine physicians offer their tips for starting an exercise routine, preventing injury and knowing the limits of working out too much. What is the best type of exercise ...