Aerobic exercise, or cardio, elevates your heart rate with movements that activate your body's large-muscle groups. When done in the water, this type of workout offers many proven benefits, including ...

While you could always swim laps if you want to work out in a pool, there are plenty of other exercises to do in the water that are just as beneficial. Think squats in the shallow end, push-ups ...

When a hip flexor injury interrupted runner of 30 years Jen Govostis’ marathon training plan, her physical therapist recommended heading to the pool. Instead of running on land, Govostis ran in the ...

This 20-minute aquatic exercise routine is easy on the joints and provides a fun alternative to the gym, especially in summer. Credit... Supported by By Hilary Achauer Photographs and Video by Zack ...

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, ...

Finding new (and fun!) ways to mix up your workouts will keep your muscles guessing and you from getting bored and bailing on your fitness routineboth of which are super important if you want to see ...

Exercise is great for people living with Crohn’s — and doing these exercises in the water is even better. Exercise can offer significant benefits to people with Crohn’s disease. A 2021 survey of ...

Let’s be honest: The last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is go for a run. But just because the pool is calling your name doesn’t mean you have to skip your workout. Sure, lots of people love ...

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 ...

If you are training for special tactics officer (STO)/combat rescue officer (CRO) selection and your base pool only goes to 5 feet, it’s understandable to be concerned about your ability to practice ...