When people are trying to stay fit or lose a few pounds, they often think about treadmills, bicycles, or the dreaded run on hot pavement.  Most would never consider aqua jogging as an alternative exercise that can raise your heart rate, increase your endurance, and burn high sums of calories.   When the weather gets a bit steamy, why not turn to the water to stay cool and burn as many calories as a long jog?  The many benefits of aqua running are no secret to professional athletes returning from injury.   Their medical trainers know the value of these antigravity exercises...

I don’t know about you, but I hate to be caught in the gym when the weather outside is beautiful.  And walking and running in the heat and humidity is never my first pick.   If you also are looking for a more manageable way to sculpt your body, try the cool and easy way:  the pool.  And no, I’m not talking about swimming endless laps, which to be perfectly honest, I’m not very good at.      So what’s the benefit of exercising in the water?  First, water provides the perfect natural resistance; it has the benefit of less impact on...

Best Water Shoes for Women The Ultimate Water Shoe Guide   When you’re walking in murky water, sometimes it’s best not to know exactly what’s under your feet. The only thing you need to know is that your little piggies are well protected from whatever lies below. That’s where owning a great pair of water shoes comes in handy!   The right pair of water shoes (aka swim shoes, aqua shoes, pool shoes) will give you the freedom to go wherever you want go—whether that’s hiking the Napali coast (Kauai, Hawaii), rafting down the Colorado River, or just lying on...