Ask the Personal Trainer Joni Hyde is a Certified Personal Trainer and owner of WorkoutsForWomen.com Q. Sometimes on the road, my hotels have a pool. What kind of things can I do to get the most overall body workout in the pool? A. Swimming laps is an excellent form of exercise since it is easy on the joints and uses just about every muscle in the body. Swimming laps can really get your heart rate up and burn the same amount of calories as you would jogging, with a lot less risk of joint injury. Additionally, the resistance that the water provides can work to tone your body, from the shoulders all the way down to the calves. Other recently asked questions: • I travel a lot for business, what exercises can I do in my hotel room? • I want to exercise but with three children I just feel too guilty to take another hour away from my children. Any advice? • Are there exercises which are safe during pregnancy? • Do I gain the same benefits from woman’s push-up as I would if I did men’s straight leg push-ups? WorkoutsForWomen.com provides home exercise programs for today's busy women, under the guidance of a certified personal trainer.