While biking, hiking, and running are among the most popular outdoor activities for this time of year, water aerobics can be a lower risk alternative to its more common counterparts. High impact activity, such as running, is a great way to burn calories and lose weight but can sometimes be rough on your joints. Water aerobics can be just as effective at trimming weight and gaining muscle, but is much gentler on your joints due to your body’s “weightlessness” during pool time. Water exercise also greatly lowers the risk of heat stroke or dehydration, common concerns during summertime for outdoor enthusiasts. Water is about 800 times denser than air, making it much more difficult to move through. This means that some exercises performed in water (such as simple toning movements) could help you burn more calories than the same exercise performed on dry land. While your body is immersed in water, movement will not only require more effort but also the assistance of a wider range of muscles that might not get as much attention during regular exercise routines. Those with back pain can also utilize the pool for a quick and easy therapy session. Studies show that the buoyancy