When most people think of working out in the pool, they might imagine a brawny swimmer practicing the breaststroke while gliding effortlessly through the water. Although a workout, swimming is not the ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming 659,000 lives annually. The main cause of deadly heart disease is atherosclerosis—a buildup of fatty plaques in your arteries ...

The instructor of a water aerobics class in Baltimore calls the non-traditional workout "Big Energy," and attendees say it is ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Water aerobics is a low-impact exercise that offers cardio, toning, and strengthening with less stress on the body. “You really have to come to the pool to understand water ...

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Synchronized swimming and water aerobics for seniors are taking off this summer on Long Island. Because of the heat, many of the rehab water classes for retirees are being held ...

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 ...

"When she gets down in the pool, I can just see a different glow in her face," says Slaton’s nurse Tisa as she watches her swim Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering ...

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 ...

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to get more exercise this year? Have you ever thought of gardening as a great way to ...

Q: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise - especially swimming - can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer and is afraid to try now. Why ...