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, ...

You must swim, tread and place your face in the water to overcome any water fears. Here is a workout that will progressively push your comfort zone to new levels each set and over time. Many people ...

Who says getting faster can’t be fun, too? This weekend swim workout from Coach Sara McLarty is full of funky drills to prepare you for the unpredictability of an open-water swim. Though you might get ...

Why it works: Water reduces body weight impact by up to 50%, easing joint strain while providing natural resistance for strength and cardio benefits. Who it’s for: Ideal for those with joint pain, ...

You need exercise to burn calories, but some people complain just walking puts too much pressure on their joints. They may not know they could exercise in a weightless environment -- a swimming pool.

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 ...

U.S. Air Force Ret. Staff Sgt. Christine Davila-Lucier, an Air Force Wounded Warrior athlete, competes in a swimming competition at the Blossom Aquatic Center, San Antonio, Texas, on March 24, 2022.

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 ...

When many people think of “working out,” the image of someone curling a dumbbell is likely to be what they see in their mind’s eye. What’s unlikely is that image being of someone curling aquatic ...