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 ...

HANOVER − A few weeks ago, I caught a TV profile of the American singer, songwriter and actress Pink. "She reminds me of Annie Donovan," I thought. They had the same big, happy smile. A directness and ...

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 ...

If the treadmill or elliptical doesn't appeal to you, you can don your swimsuit and try water aerobics. The pool-based exercises are particularly beneficial for older adults and others who don't want ...

AQUA AEROBICS: I'd heard the term but never imagined there were 900 different ways to exercise in a swimsuit. "There's such a variety," says John Spannuth, president and CEO of the U.S. Water Fitness ...

Getting in the water is a nice way to cool off from the heat, but there are many other reasons seniors should consider aquatic activities. It’s necessary for seniors to stay as active as they can, and ...

Shalom Kropfl of Duluth has been a water baby her whole life. In 2011, she was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, which causes painful inflammation and joint swelling. While she can't do laps anymore ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Water aerobics is a low-impact exercise that offers cardio, toning, and strengthening with less stress on the body. “You really have to come to the pool to understand water ...

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 ...