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 ...

Back in the 1980s and 1990s, when many of today’s older adults were in their 40s, aerobics classes were all the rage. Nowadays this demographic is still taking aerobics — the only difference is that ...

Level of Difficulty: 7/10. This isn’t your grandma’s water aerobics class! As a recent lap swimming convert, I was excited to try Speedo USA and Life Time’s take on the classic water aerobics class ...

I was looking for a less intense form of exercise and joined a swim class for older adults. I was surprised by how well I fit in with the other attendees; they were social butterflies. I enjoy taking ...

Water aerobics is a safe, low-impact water workout. Water naturally pushes against you (resistance) to build stronger muscles. You can work out in your swimming pool or join a class. This water ...

Moving your workout to the pool has several benefits. The buoyancy of the water supports joints and muscles, lessening the chance of injury, and the moisture helps cool and regulate body temperature.

Active Aging is weekly series that provides wellness tips and creative living ideas for the active aging lifestyle. Water aerobics is a fun way for aging adults to stay active and fit. It’s also ...

(CNN) — Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask a younger adult about the history of aerobics, and they may be ...

Gauche Aquatic Park senior aquatic instructor Sharon Guillory of Yuba City teaches a senior/adult water aerobics class on Monday at Gauche Aquatic Park in Yuba City. The classes are Mondays and ...

Connie Smith, 92, leads a water aerobics class Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 5 Cities Swim School in Arroyo Grande. [email protected] Ten years ago, Connie Smith began taking a water aerobics ...

When I signed up for a water aerobics class for older adults, I felt embarrassed — I was about 30 years younger than everyone else. I'd recently moved in with my parents because I became disabled with ...