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 ...

We never thought splashing around in the water could do much to shrink our waistline…until we started hearing from women who were using aquatic exercises to shed 20, 50, even 100 pounds — no swimming ...

Aquatic exercises can be beneficial for balance, mood, and overall well-being in older adults. There are many different types of exercises people can try in the pool. Regular physical activity is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Water walking/jogging, arm circles and leg and knee lifts are examples of water-based exercises. Patients with ...

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, ...

Walking is a simple, low-impact way to build cardiovascular fitness and ease into an active lifestyle. Regular walking helps stabilize blood sugar, strengthens the heart, reduces dementia risk, ...

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, ...