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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A couple in Illinois found a second chance at love in an unexpected place: a water aerobics class at their local YMCA.

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.

As the song “Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO blared from her boombox, Nancy Whipple led the 25 participants in her Thursday night water aerobics class through a vigorous routine that had them bouncing, ...

Depending on where you want to teach water aerobics classes, you might need little formal training or be required to have professional training, certification and general liability insurance. You can ...