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Work out in water

(HealthDay News) -- When you need to lose weight, you may want to seek exercises that are low-impact and easier on your joints. Working out in water can help you shed pounds safely.

The potential benefits of water workouts include:

  • improved flexibility during exercise
  • greater joint and muscle movement
  • less muscle soreness
  • lower risk of injury
  • You are less likely to become overheated if exercising in water.

Attribution: -- Diana Kohnle

 

U.S. National Institutes of Health

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First published: 08/24/2012
Last updated: 08/24/2012