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 ...

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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 ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people subscribe to some form of aerobic activity to get fit, lose weight, and improve overall wellness. However, those who struggle with chronic pain or arthritis may avoid aerobic activity, ...

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Standing in the front of the Yakima YMCA and Rotary Aquatic Center’s lap pool, 80-year-old Maureen “Moe” Garrison leads several dozen other seniors through her twice-weekly aquatic fitness class. With ...