Aqua exercises: Gentle on bones, joints, muscles
By Mayo Clinic News NetworkDone correctly, water workouts can give you gains similar to those on land, including aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and better balance. When youโre submersed up to your neck, the water cancels out about 90 percent of your body weight, significantly reducing stress on your weight-bearing joints, bones and muscles. You may want to start with water walking. Once you're comfortable walking in waist-high water, try walking in deeper water. Water workouts can help you reach your fitness goals without pain or injury.