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American Fitness, March-April, 2002
Since land activities, such as walking, jogging and cycling can be traumatic to the skeletal system and result in joint pain or other injuries, exercising in water is particularly beneficial for adults over the age of 50. Exercising in water offers comfortable movement, enhanced range of motion and increased flexibility.
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In the water, body weight is 50 percent to 90 percent less than on land, thereby easing the burden on weight-bearing joints, such as the hips, knees and back. Not only does water aerobics provide the ultimate low-impact workout, but also offers an excellent environment to regulate body temperature and avoid overheating. "Water exercise is excellent for promoting joint health," says Dr. James Rippe, a leading joint-health researcher. "People can do more in water than they can on land. Water-induced buoyancy nets big benefits with water's cushioning effect protecting the body from stress injuries."
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