WATER AEROBICS: The Perfect Exercise for Boomers and Seniors

As a health and fitness expert, I am often asked what exercises are best for Boomers and Seniors. My answer is always, “Water Aerobics, and swimming.”

Gravity is a very important factor in the aging process. In going from being four

legged animals to human bipeds, our bodies are forced to change from a suspension mode to a compression mode.

What does this mean relative to aging? Well, for starters, the joints from the spine to the hips to the knees are under constant pressure. This pressure can result in the breakdown of cartilage, bone damage and…PAIN!

With Water Aerobics and swimming, the pressure from gravity is removed, causing decreased stress on the skeletal structure.

Less Stress =Less Pain

When the pain factor is lessened, it becomes far easier to exercise more frequently and for greater periods of time. Also, when the stress on the joints is diminished, there is less damage and consequently, a slowing down of the body’s aging process.

And who doesn’t want that?

I have been swimming and doing Water Aerobics almost every day for 20 years!

This satisfying exercise has enabled me to be slender, flexible and strong up to now…in my 70’s.

“Get in the water and start working out.” is my counsel.