Water aerobics instructor Jennifer Bonnett talks with participants in the class at the YMCA pool on Friday, October 17, 2025. Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential ...

It’s easy to assume that, as we get older, our physical capabilities decline. And maybe there’s nothing we can do about it. While our bodies certainly age — I hate to admit it, but my back pain has ...

Older adults have many options for staying physically active without sacrificing their joints. Walking, cycling, and yoga are just a few low impact exercises that may offer benefits. As you get older, ...

Fitness pros share their favorite exercises to do in the swimming pool. (Getty Creative) Let’s be honest: The last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is go for a run. But just because the pool ...

If the benefits of swimming haven’t gotten you in the water yet, the boost that swimming gym exercises can give any athlete might seal the deal. Swimming pool exercises boost fitness, flexibility, and ...

• Lack of Alternatives: Local gyms do not offer specialized arthritis therapy pools, and traveling to distant facilities in Sandpoint or Worley is dangerous for seniors during winter months. • Limited ...