Swimming with the fittest?

A 2008 study finds a lower death rate among swimmers than walkers or runners, but scientists say that doesn't necessarily translate to swimming being the most healthful of activities.

Youth swimming roundup: South Coast novice swimmers have fun, learn proper strokes

South Coast Aquatics made its final splash for the summer. Its fun, fitness and correct stroke instruction, said coach Kevin Lane after Saturdays novice swimming meet at Cal Lutheran.

Tackling The Omaha Triathlon

Nebraska's largest triathlon ever is this Sunday with more than 676 athletes swimming, biking and running through Omaha. Most of the participants aren't elite athletes, just those looking for a new challenge to help stay in shape.

Free summer food programs open to kids 18 and under

Free breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under is available at the Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Fitness Gymnasium in Pablo and the Tribal Fitness/Community Center in St. Ignatius. Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..

Fitness Calendar

Submit entries at least two weeks in advance to Fitness Calendar, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802, e-mail to melmoore@CITIZEN-TIMES.com or fax to 251-0585.