Learning about swimming fitness can set you up for a life time of great workouts. This is one of the best ways to get in shape - swimming fitness uses muscles throughout the body, is joint friendly, and is popular with people of all ages.

Achieving swimming fitness is a little more difficult than many people think however - many people are so relaxed in the water that they don't get a very vigorous workout. The net result is little improvement in their overall conditioning, and little or no weight loss.

To learn how to put together an effective program, check out some of the great books on offer. There's a selection to suit everyone, including the following:

Swimming for Total Fitness: A Progressive Aerobic Program
101 COOL POOL GAMES FOR CHILDREN: Fun and Fitness for Swimmers of All Levels
Open Water Swimming
Swimming (Triathlon Training)
Water Fitness During Your Pregnancy
Water Fun: Fitness and Swimming Activities for All Ages

Whether your goal is to take part in something vigorous like a triathlon, find a comfortable way of working out during pregnancy, or get the kids involved in something the whole family can do together, you'll find something here to suit you.