As we age, our muscle tone decreases as much as three to five percent a decade after 30, according to Harvard Health Publishing. But regular exercise is one way to prevent muscle loss and maintain joint strength. Plus, regular exercise is a great way to socialize and enjoy some mental stimulation.

But high-impact workouts (sessions that involve a lot of jumping) can be damaging to sensitive joints, like your hips and knees. That's where water aerobics come in! Water workouts are low-impact and high-resistance, helping you build strength without taxing your joints — ideal for adults over 50 (or any age). Step Hip Hop Aerobics

"Aquatic exercise has many benefits, including muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and balance," Julie See, director of education for the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), says.

See has created hundreds of pool workout programs throughout her time as an aquatics educator, and she designed this pool workout specifically for people over 50 looking to feel all the benefits of aquatic fitness.

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Warming up helps your body stay injury-free, preparing your muscles for the workout to come. Move through these few quick exercises several times before you start the workout. Wondering how long you should warm up? Generally, 5 to 10 minutes is a good length.

Run through each move for the recommended number of repetitions, pausing for several breaths (or as long as needed) between exercises. Although you may not feel yourself sweating during this workout, you still need to hydrate. So, keep a bottle of water close by.

You can do this in shallower water, so your face doesn't go below the waterline, or in deeper water if you want to practice holding your breath.

As you draw your knee up, avoid leaning back and only bring your knees up as far as you can while maintaining a flat back.

Step Hurdle Skipping your cool-down routine can be tempting but this is another important part of your workout. Cooling down properly can help bring your heart rate down and prevent injury. Run through these moves several times.