Let’s get clear on what water aerobics is. Put simply, it’s any exercise class that’s performed in the water. Technically speaking, the term water aerobics implies a cardio component, but water ...

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If the treadmill or elliptical doesn't appeal to you, you can don your swimsuit and try water aerobics. The pool-based exercises are particularly beneficial for older adults and others who don't want ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We have a new fitness facility nearby. The pool schedule shows a number of aqua exercise classes. I'd like to try a water fitness class to add variety to my regular fitness routine, ...

Getting in the water is a nice way to cool off from the heat, but there are many other reasons seniors should consider aquatic activities. It’s necessary for seniors to stay as active as they can, and ...

Spending time in the water this summer is a great way to stay cool. It can also be a great way to stay in shape. Dr. Collin Kitchell, family medicine physician for Cleveland Clinic Florida, highlights ...

AQUA AEROBICS: I'd heard the term but never imagined there were 900 different ways to exercise in a swimsuit. "There's such a variety," says John Spannuth, president and CEO of the U.S. Water Fitness ...

If it is a weekday, 84-year-old Marilyn Specht can be found at the pool. The Englewood resident is a regular at the Kleptz branch of the YMCA of Greater Dayton, where she takes water exercise classes ...

When Kelly Amerson López discovered aquatic exercise, it was nothing like she expected. She was in her 30s and a fitness buff who ran half-marathons in New York City’s Central Park. One day at the gym ...

The thought of getting back to an exercise routine after surgery might make you wince. It can be a struggle to know where to begin, especially if your body isn’t working the way it used to. The good ...