It’s 7 a.m. and I’m rolling out my mat for stretch class. My group of sweat-clad and Lycra-clothed people are also getting situated, and by the looks on a few faces they’re mentally easing into the day as well.  Some perhaps have visions of conquering mountains while others are savoring that first cup of morning coffee. This is how we start most of our days at the week-long hiking spa in Tucson, Arizona held in the luxurious surrounds of Loew’s Ventana Canyon Resort and Spa. 

Six pace-busters to get you moving faster in the water.

Go fast. Go slow. Go long. Go short. Knowing when to push yourself and when to back off can drive you crazy. If you think too hard about it, training can seem really complicated. And as exercise science learns more about human performance, sports terminology grows increasingly complex. However, what science uncovers often supports many tried-and-true training practices.