Avoid exercise burnout: "If your goal is to lose weight or improve your performance in the water, it’s not about swimming for longer - it’s about swimming smarter," she says.

Exercises such as walking, cycling, and yoga may be easier for older people to do regularly. ... The CDC notes that aquatic exercises, such as swimming, can help improve mood.

Doctors have long believed that running and swimming are two of the best exercises for muscular and cardiovascular health, a recent study found a better option.

Research from organizations like the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults with type 2 diabetes get at least 150 minutes of ...