Aquatic exercise is a low-impact activity that takes the pressure off the bones, joints and muscles. Water also offers natural resistance, which can help strengthen the muscles. Aquatic exercise can ...

If swimming laps is your favorite form of cardio, consider adding a pair of dumbbells to your next pool workout. Water dumbbells are lightweight and usually made out of foam, and they create ...

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, ...

Participating in water aerobics for more than 10 weeks reduced waist size and aided in weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity, a recent meta-analysis showed. Water aerobics is increasingly ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...

Aquatic exercise represents a versatile physical activity modality that offers significant benefits for older adults. The unique properties of water, such as buoyancy and resistance, enable ...

Water — the poor man’s Ozempic? Not quite, but the simple act of pouring yourself a glass of nature’s champagne can absolutely assist your weight loss efforts, experts say. Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, ...