I needed a less intense way to exercise and tried water aerobics. At 39, I fit right in, and made friends with the older people in my class.

Water aerobics is a fun way for older adults to stay active and fit. It’s easier on your joints than doing a traditional gym workout and can even relieve nagging arthritis pain.

Water exercise promotes excellent muscle balance and cardiovascular conditioning by using the resistant and buoyancy properties of the water. Aquatic exercise classes provide a fun, challenging and ...

Water aerobics is popular among individuals 65 and older; most gyms and fitness centers around the Bay Area that have pools offer water-based aerobics.

Aquatic exercise classes at Fitness Pointe take place in the facility’s lap pool, which stays at 82 degrees, as well as its 92-degree therapy pool.

We tried Speedo and Life Time Fitness' new WTRX water aerobics class Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the NFL to tennis to Simone Biles and Tom Brady ...

If you can’t find aquatic physical therapy, she suggests checking out aqua aerobics classes once you get clearance from your doctor.