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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When most people think of working out in the pool, they might imagine a brawny swimmer practicing the breaststroke while gliding effortlessly through the water. Although a workout, swimming is not the ...

A fear of the water, and the inability to swim, was overcome thanks to the kind nature of a woman who has spent a lifetime in the pool. Lana Hand noticed a handful of individuals taking part in the ...

Water aerobics classes will be held from 6 to 6:45 Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Island Park Pool beginning June 24 and ending Aug. 7. Sessions are limited to the first 30 participants to register.

There is a new water aerobics class that is making waves in Novi. It’s called “Acquapole,” and the classes are led by 48-year-old Farmington Hills resident Joslyn Mays, owner of Amaysin Fitness. The ...

Gauche Aquatic Park senior aquatic instructor Sharon Guillory of Yuba City teaches a senior/adult water aerobics class on Monday at Gauche Aquatic Park in Yuba City. The classes are Mondays and ...