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 ...

Many people struggle to maintain a regular workout regimen. Add in a disability, chronic condition or injury, and it can be even more challenging to incorporate exercise into a weekly routine. Yet ...

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 ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a mutation in the DMD gene that prevents dystrophin production, leading to progressive muscle weakness and early mobility challenges. The 2018 DMD ...

The Club des Dauphins de Ngor, just outside Dakar, is helping people with reduced mobility ease pain and improve their physical health.

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 ...

Water-based exercise not only improved muscle strength in people with chronic low back pain, but it also improved quality of life, according to a new study. Aquatic therapy could be a viable ...

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, ...