Aerobic exercise, or cardio, elevates your heart rate with movements that activate your body's large-muscle groups. When done in the water, this type of workout offers many proven benefits, including ...

Spending time in the pool this summer won't just keep you cool, it can also help you get healthier. And these days, there are plenty of interesting ways to get moving in the water, which help improve ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...

Beach and pool season are starting. Why not get a little exercise while you’re in the sun? Credit...Yuvraj Khanna, Bryan Bennett, Zack Wittman, and Logan Cyrus for The New York Times Supported by By ...

Participating in water aerobics for more than 10 weeks reduced waist size and aided in weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity, a recent meta-analysis showed. Water aerobics is increasingly ...

Summer running sometimes offers up a serious challenge. As temperatures climb into the 80s, 90s, and even triple digits, your body has to work overtime just to stay cool—at the expense of your pace ...

Almost three years ago, Debi Mitchell of St. Petersburg, Fla., wanted to help an out-of-state friend who was dealing with some health problems. “He wasn’t doing well. His wife called me, and she was ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Almost three years ago, Debi Mitchell of St. Petersburg, Fla.