Try other movements, too. Most movement you do on land can be done in the water. The best stroke for getting all the benefits of swimming is the forward crawl. The benefit of water aerobics is twofold. Aerobically, you'll get a great workout, and the water resistance will help tone your body.
Water aerobics is safe for most people.
It is good for joint problems and works the heart just as effectively as running does. It's different from regular aerobic exercise, which only works against gravity. In addition, there's no impact, and the surrounding water provides you with even resistance on all sides. We recommend that you use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator , versions 4.0 or higher. Copyright 2001 Kaiser Permanente.