For example, a 140 lbs (63kg) person weighs only 14 lbs (6 kg) in the water. Water acts as a cushion for the bodyâs weight-bearing joints, reducing stress on muscles, tendons and ligaments. As a result, aquatic workouts are low impact and can greatly reduce the injury and strain common to most land-based exercises.
1. Paris, France. shawn.bayern / Flickr [ more photos ]. This should come as no surprise: Paris is the most-visited city in the world. According to the Paris Tourism Office, the City of Love welcomed 15.1 million international travelers in 2010.
Best Places to Travel in 2016. The 50 biggest, buzziest destinations to visit this year include Franceâs new culture hub, a revived Hawaiian hideaway, and Mexicoâs next great arts city. Intriguing developments are under way in Mie Prefecture, a four-hour ride from Tokyo on the bullet train, which until now had mostly lured domestic travelers.