Many people should more seriously consider participating in water workouts, because of their potential to dramatically improve participants’ health. For people with sensitive or aging joints, water workouts are especially beneficial as the water helps cushion the body and reduce impact on the joints. Water is also more dense than air, which makes for a different kind of resistance for your muscles. If you choose to participate in water exercise, you should do so at least two times a week to reap the benefits.

Key Takeaways:

• Water workouts are less stressful on the body, because humans are buoyant in water.
• The buoyancy of the watery environment protects joints, like hips and knees from the impact they would invariably experience on dry land.
• By protecting your aging joints with water work-outs, you may be able to stay active much longer.

“Fitness fanatics should consider trying a class that uses treadmills in the water or lets you spin on an aqua cycle.”

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