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 ...

A broken ankle didn’t stop Maren Wiseheart ahead of her first ultramarathon. Determined to race, she logged her training miles in a pool. Now water workouts are central to her exercise routine. A self ...

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 ...

Why Aqua Exercise Works Wonders. 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 ...

Many people feel uncomfortable in the water – and twice as uncomfortable being underwater. For many service members, getting in the water is key. You must swim, tread and place your face in the water ...

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, ...