Aquatic exercises can be highly beneficial for balance, mood, and overall well-being in older adults. Older adults can try various types of exercises in the pool. Regular physical activity is ...

When Woodbury-based physical therapist Ken Shah heard seniors complaining about their balance and joint pain, he jumped to action. Using his previous experience with aquatic therapy, Shah put together ...

It’s important to maintain a regular exercise routine for health at all ages. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), healthy adults age 65 and older should be performing ...

Losing interest in an exercise regimen is a situation many fitness enthusiasts have confronted at one point or another. Overcoming a stale workout routine can be simple for young athletes, whose ...

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Older adults have many options for staying physically active without sacrificing their joints. Walking, cycling, and yoga are just a few low impact exercises that may offer benefits. As you get older, ...

Water-based exercises like walking, jumping jacks, and back wall glide may help boost strength and cardio fitness without putting too much pressure on your joints. Exercising in water can provide 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 ...

Whether you call it water running, aqua jogging or hydrotherapy, you can't beat a workout in water for an array of health benefits, many experts say. Everyone from pro athletes to stroke survivors are ...

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. -- Just past a sign warning patrons, "If you've had diarrhea in the past two weeks don't use the pool," six geriatrics shimmied down slick steel poles on a recent weekday afternoon to ...