Fish Fuel Out of the water, nutrition for swimming performance isn't markedly different from nutrition for running, hiking and cycling. You still need sufficient carbohydrates to fuel the workout and to reload in preparation for the next one.
Float Like a Butterfly--or Sink Like a Beam You're sold on swimming's great attributes-how it strengthens heartand lungs, provides a low-impact workout, burns calories andlowers body fat. Here are some quick tips on how to start out.
Welcome to Water World Unlike cycling, running and walking, you can't go for a swim from your front door--unless you live on a houseboat or have a really bad plumbing problem. So, where to swim? There are more options than you might think. Here are some suggestions.