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Water exercise is a low-impact activity done in the pool that takes the pressure off your bones, muscles, and joints. There are many types of classes you can take. Some of our favorites include

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Lockdown: What does it mean for us? It is very hard to explain, everyone has another story to tell about lockdown, but we have one thing in common and that is the fact that things are extremely challenging at this moment in time.

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Exercise has many benefits such as improving cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, bone density but what you might not know is that exercising is great for reducing stress and emotional resilience! [...]

As individuals progress throughout their lives, there are common ailments and conditions that are a normal process of the aging phenomena -- Staying active throughout our lives can help combat these normal aging processes.  One strategy to combat this struggle and still be able to exercise is with aquatic therapy [...]

Are you contemplating your health and fitness goals for the New Year? -- The water provides an excellent environment for your workouts.  There are many advantages to exercising in the water vs. land-based exercise programs [...]

While the pool may provide a safe environment to work out in, here are just a few reasons why you should still protect your feet with proper water shoes -- and what to look for in picking out your next pair! […]

Low back pain is a condition that almost every individual will experience at least once during their lifespan. It is the most common cause of job disability in the United States and is also a large contributor to missed workdays. This pathology may be acute or chronic in nature. […]

A lot of emphasis is commonly put on core strength both for aesthetics and also for injury prevention, but what is your core? The term core is referring to your abdominal muscles which consists of your rectus abdominis, internal obliques, external obliques and transverse abdominis. Many are familiar with your rectus abdominis because this is your “six-pack muscle” and is visible to the human eye. […]

Knee pain is a common ailment that plagues people of all ages and can occur for a variety of reasons. Knee pain can occur due to an acute injury, overuse, or an underlying condition, such as arthritis. If you are experiencing knee pain, it is important for you to differentiate if your pain is acute or chronic in nature. Typically, acute pain is characterized by pain that is less than 3 months in duration, versus chronic pain which is greater than 3 months. […]

What is Arthritis? Arthritis refers to inflammation or stiffness at a joint. There are many different types of arthritis but one of the most common types is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage, which is located at the ends of bones and provides cushion between two bones, starts to wear away. If this cushion is not there the two bones start to rub against each other which can result in: pain, swelling, and stiffness. This is very common with the aging process but many assume there is no solution for their knee and back pain. […]

One way to improve our balance is to strengthen the muscles of our legs, hip and core in order to keep us strong and in an upright position. A pool is a great place to work on strengthening these muscles, especially for more senior adults. It is a perfect place because the water helps to support your body and therefore makes it easier to move. […]

Take charge of your health! You can safely manage or lower the risk of developing diabetes by making healthy changes like these:

Get enough fiber. Choose foods high in fiber like whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, nuts and oats. Fiber helps slow down the absorption of sugar in thefoods you eat. […]