Back in the 1980s and 1990s, when many of today’s older adults were in their 40s, aerobics classes were all the rage. Nowadays this demographic is still taking aerobics — the only difference is that ...

HANOVER − A few weeks ago, I caught a TV profile of the American singer, songwriter and actress Pink. "She reminds me of Annie Donovan," I thought. They had the same big, happy smile. A directness and ...

Active Aging is weekly series that provides wellness tips and creative living ideas for the active aging lifestyle. Water aerobics is a fun way for aging adults to stay active and fit. It’s also ...

When most people think of working out in the pool, they might imagine a brawny swimmer practicing the breaststroke while gliding effortlessly through the water. Although a workout, swimming is not the ...

Water aerobics instructor Jennifer Bonnett talks with participants in the class at the YMCA pool on Friday, October 17, 2025. Sign up for the Concord Monitor’s morning newsletter for essential news ...

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LYNDHURST, Ohio -- She’s the beloved 96-year-old water exercise instructor at the Hillcrest YMCA in Lyndhurst who has been helping members get healthier for almost two decades. Over the years, she has ...