When I was a kid, my family and I would all have races when we were in the pool. We would start on one end and then try to run our way to the other side. The rule was that you had to keep at least one foot on the ground (no swimming!). It was silly to watch us all trying our hardest to run in the water, when it looked like we were running with ease in slow motion. But it turns out there’s some merit to this activity!

Water exercises are good for the joints because you can get exercise in for your body (which helps joint pain) but is also easy on the joints without the impact of exercises like running. This way, you can help your joints out without doing any additional damage. There are many fun water aerobics and exercise classes at gyms and community centers, so if you have a hard time exercising because of joint pain, water exercises might be a good option for you!