It’s easy to assume that, as we get older, our physical capabilities decline. And maybe there’s nothing we can do about it. While our bodies certainly age — I hate to admit it, but my back pain has ...

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 ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

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 ...

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 ...