Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

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 ...

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 ...

Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

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 ...

I don't know about you, but motivation to move is pretty low when it's 100 degrees outside. That makes sticking to fitness goals pretty difficult. So, maybe it's time to mix it up. Sure, there's the ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...