Bicycling Bicycle riding is not just good fun that takes us back to sunny childhood days when we pedaled with friends in the park. It's also great exercise, a lower-body workout with aerobic benefits to your heart, blood vessels and brain. Because the bulk of your body weight rests on a pair of bones in the pelvis, bicycling is a good option for anyone with joint pain or age-related stiffness, according to Dr. Safran-Norton, physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital. Swimming Water-based exercise is not only refreshing on sweltering summer days, it's also ideal for anyone with arthritis or other aches and pains. The water's buoyancy gives knees and other joints a break while still improving fitness levels and providing aerobic activity. Take your pick of sports pools, neighborhood pools or family pools in The Villages. Swim year-round, as all pools are heated from 81 to 84 degrees in colder months. Call 352-674-1800 for additional details or to start a water exercise program. MAGAZINE 23