Just like land-based exercise, water aerobics and swimming can be effective strategies for improving cardio fitness, building strength, boosting your mood, easing joint pain, sleeping better, and reducing your risk for diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer.
In addition, water-based exercise offers some advantages you can't get on land:
10 Benefits of Water Aerobics (and 3 Drawbacks) (Everyday Health)
Aqua Fitness (Westport Weston YMCA)
Aquatic exercises (Mayo Clinic)
The Health and Wellness Benefits of Water Aerobics for Older Adults (Banner Health)
Pool Workouts May Help You Lose Weight and Trim Inches From Your Waist, Research Suggests (Health)
The Surprising Benefits of Aqua Fitness: Make a Splash with the YMCA (YMCA)
