Yet another swimming exercise and etiquette question. [more inside]
posted by winna on Dec 2, 2009 - 31 answers

So now that my local community swimming pool has been taken over by a corporation swimming rather sucks and I'm left trying to figure out if I can replace it with a different type of exercise while still getting the same benefits. Swimming helps with my back and shoulder problems as well as increasing my cardiovascular fitness but there must be other ways to do this without joining a gym, right? [more inside]
posted by shelleycat on Aug 5, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me transform myself from someone who knows how to swim (albeit inefficiently) into a real swimmer who swims laps for exercise. [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n on Jul 23, 2008 - 18 answers

Tips for a novice swimmer. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 8, 2008 - 15 answers

Swim Filter: I've recently begun swimming a lot more for exercise and I have some questions [more inside]
posted by chickaboo on May 31, 2008 - 17 answers

Is there any shampoo + conditioner product that will help my hair not be so crappy after swimming? [more inside]
posted by loudguitars on May 7, 2008 - 16 answers

Is it okay to swim after weightlifting? [more inside]
posted by bluejayk on Nov 8, 2007 - 17 answers

What's a good 6 AM, pre-swim liquid breakfast? [more inside]
posted by the sobsister on Oct 16, 2007 - 11 answers

Why can't swimmers run...and vice versa? [more inside]
posted by melissam on Jul 31, 2007 - 30 answers

While I'm still super enthusiastic about exercise, both my motivation and fitness level have plateaued. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on May 29, 2007 - 9 answers

Seattle Eastside swimmers unite! I'm moving to Sammamish, working in Redmond, and I need access to a lap swimming pool for workouts. Someone throw me a life ring? [more inside]
posted by frogan on Apr 12, 2006 - 10 answers

How do I avoid exercise hangovers? [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Mar 18, 2006 - 27 answers

What's the best calorie-burning swim workout? Is the best muscle-building workout the same or different? [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Aug 9, 2005 - 13 answers

Why does one feel tired after simply floating and noodling around in a pool? [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Aug 9, 2005 - 11 answers

Yes, another physical fitness question. I, like some others in the green of late, need to find my fitter self. I am going to turn 35 on Sunday, have two beautiful and energetic young daughters, and so…my lack of fitness is bumming me out, man. [more inside]
posted by Richat on Apr 29, 2005 - 15 answers