Once again, the city is falling short in providing adequate services to its residents. Santa Fe’s only public outdoor swimming pool opened July 6. It was already infuriating that the pool didn’t open ...

Many hotel pools are built with children and sun-seekers in mind: too short, too warm and too crowded. These, in cities across the U.S., let you get your laps in, in style. By Julie Halpert Michele ...

High temperatures in Southwest Florida can lead to challenges finding the right place to cool off. But did you know the pool at one of the local universities is open year-round and gives visitors a ...

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Swimming is a lifelong pursuit for one man at the Palm Beach Gardens Aquatic Complex. "I learned to swim when I was eight. I'm 60. I swim every day, mile and a half to two," ...

I have worked in the pool industry for more than 30 years and I have seen a lot of things. But over the past five years, one thing has really jumped out at me. Did you know that many of the adult lap ...

As you may know, the city runs an adult lap swimming program at the public pools during July and August each summer. But what you might not know – unless you are participating in the program – is that ...

The coach called it "black line fever." Following that thick black line along the bottom of the swimming pool day after day, week after week, year after year, had chlorinated my brain. "Face it, kid, ...

The exact origins of National Swim a Lap Day are a bit of a mystery. Like many quirky holidays, it seems to have popped up as a fun way to celebrate the start of summer and promote physical fitness.

Ready to dive in? The Drexel University Recreation Center offers swim lessons for participants ages 18 and older, whether they are learning to swim for the first time or looking to refine their skills ...

Every other week, Monitor staff writes about a feature article exploring wellness in the Capital Region. We’d like to thank our Community Partner Concord Hospital. Our Community Partners do not ...