7 Swimming Workouts Beginners Can Crush

“Swimming is low impact and great for all body types and ages,” says certified personal trainer and F45 coach Donna Walker. Need to cool off and break a sweat at the same time? Make sure a lifeguard’s on duty and dive in for summer workout fun.

Take A Class

The safest way to start swimming as a beginner is to take a lesson, says Earl Walton, the global director of training and coaching at triathlon company IRONMAN. “60 minutes with a coach can result in hours and hours of progress.”