*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The hot steamy days of summer are the perfect time to head to the pool for a water workout. A fun way to beat the heat, water ...

Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

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 ...

Why Aqua Exercise Works Wonders. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We have a new fitness facility nearby. The pool schedule shows a number of aqua exercise classes. I'd like to try a water fitness class to add ...

While you could always swim laps if you want to work out in a pool, there are plenty of other exercises to do in the water that are just as beneficial. Think squats in the shallow end, push-ups ...

When Kelly Amerson López discovered aquatic exercise, it was nothing like she expected. She was in her 30s and a fitness buff who ran half-marathons in New York City’s Central Park. One day at the gym ...

Pools are ideal spots for playing, cooling and relaxing, and they're also great for exercising. Water resistance makes the heart and muscles work hard. Our buoyancy in water takes pressure off the ...

Many people feel uncomfortable in the water – and twice as uncomfortable being underwater. For many service members, getting in the water is key. You must swim, tread and place your face in the water ...

I don't know about you, but motivation to move is pretty low when it's 100 degrees outside. That makes sticking to fitness goals pretty difficult. So, maybe it's time to mix it up. Sure, there's the ...