Introduction

With time, our body suffers a series of physiological modifications (because of the time lapse) and as a consequence of the sequels of illnesses suffered throughout life, of the life conditions of the person and the exposure to risk factors, such as high blood pressure, tobacco, alcohol, cholesterol, sedentary life and diabetes mellitus type II. These factors will determine a series of morphological and functional modifications in all organs, and the heart is not a stranger to these changes.

From 65 years of age, and specially since 75, cardiovascular illnesses constitute the main cause of mortality and one of the most frequent motives of hospitalization.

Aerobic exercise in water provides greater resistance and lower impact.