Logan R. Cyrus for The New York Times With just 30 minutes and a few useful tricks, a trip to the pool can become serious exercise.

You don't have to be a pro swimmer or triathlete to take your cardio workout to the pool. Torch fat and build muscle with these drills. If you're tired of the same planks and crunches variations ...

In terms of how long you need to swim for, research suggests that even a 20-minute swim exercise can boost brain function and enable faster reaction times. Nordic walking in a swimming pool is a ...