Besides serving up respite from sweltering temperatures, a backyard pool offers refreshing cardio alternatives to that muggy mid-afternoon jog. The most obvious opportunity is simply swimming from ...

Studies have shown that a well-trained runner can maintain their cardiorespiratory fitness for up to four to six weeks with deep water running The suffocating summer heat and humidity can make even ...

Correction: The original version of this caption incorrectly stated Noelle Wheeler is pictured on the left. In fact, Kaylee Johnson is pictured on the left. This post was updated Feb. 4 at 9:02 p.m.

Running injuries can happen to anyone, whether you're a beginner, casual runner or even an advanced or competitive runner. When recovering from one of these injuries, make sure to maintain your cardio ...

Research supports that aquatic exercise is effective at reducing pain and disease activity and improving physical function, although it is unclear whether it is more effective than any other form of ...

Regular exercise provides a wide range of benefits, including weight management, improved cardiovascular health and sleep quality. But for many people, common forms of exercise, such as walking, ...

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 ...

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 variety to my regular fitness routine, ...