The Most Underrated Machine in the Gym? The Pool.

Zero impact, constant resistance, built-in temperature control — the heated pool might be the smartest training tool in the building.

Water is a paradox: it supports you and resists you at the same time. Submerged to the chest, your joints carry a fraction of your body weight — while every direction you move meets resistance. That combination is why pool training works for almost everyone.

Also at Montana Athletic Club: swim lessons at the MAC, recovery room, MAC membership.