Alternative Exercise May Be Attractive to More Individuals.

The article emphasizes the relevance of alternative exercise to patients. Exercise, the author notes, offers various health benefits, which is why health care providers urge their patients to be physically active and engage in exercise. However, most patients see exercise as torture, boring and causes pain. The author recommends alternative forms of exercise that are both healthy and enjoyable. Such exercise includes jazz dance, modern dance, ballroom dance, tai chi, and deep water running (DWR) or aquatic running. The physiological effects of each alternative exercise are explained, along with their health benefits.