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 ...

“The key to a successful exercise program is variety. Completing a balance of aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and flexibility exercises, along with keeping a healthy weight, will provide the base for ...

Many people struggle to maintain a regular workout regimen. Add in a disability, chronic condition or injury, and it can be even more challenging to incorporate exercise into a weekly routine. Yet ...

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 ...

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-based exercise not only improved muscle strength in people with chronic low back pain, but it also improved quality of life, according to a new study. Aquatic therapy could be a viable ...

Break up a long day spent working at your desk with these six seated back mobility exercises that can help alleviate pain and stiffness. Abby Halpin, DPT, is a physical therapist and the owner of ...

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, ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy causes progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, but physical exercise should still be part of a comprehensive treatment strategy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is ...