Water Aerobics: Low-Impact Pool Exercises and Fat Burning

Water aerobics and deep water routines provide a low-impact environment for burning fat and strengthening muscles without joint strain. Learn how to tread water to maximize calories burned and explore aquatic movements specifically for sciatica or knee pain.

Two women floating on water aerobics noodles

Thigh Exercises in a Pool

Published Sep,06 2011 | By Rob Harris

When you're looking for a way to change up your thigh workout and stay cool at the same time, exercising in the pool might be just what you're looking for. Though the water has built-in resistance, exercising in the pool is low impact and thus easy on your joints.

Cheerful senior women exercising in swimming pool

Water Walking Exercises

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Rob Harris

Water walking offers several benefits over taking your typical stroll on land. The water provides resistance, making your muscles work harder to move forward. At the same time, it provides buoyancy, helping reduce strain to your joints.

While studying journalism in the Army and at the University of Missouri, Rob Harris developed a lifelong love of physical fitness and nutrition, contributing often to a dairy industry newsletter. He has also worked with and created blogs for several family businesses including a professional dog kennel and a flower shop, where he used his experience as an avid gardener to grow plants for sale.