Sorry, Yogis. New research suggests that the ancient practice may not provide as many cardiovascular benefits as once thought ...

Working out isn't just skin deep. While social media can make it easy to fall for toxic diet culture or constant comparison ...

The six-minute endurance test involves walking as fast as possible for six minutes. Walking less than 500 meters indicates ...

Seeing your couch as a silent killer might seem absurd, but the fact is, it may play a major role in what health ...

For many people, the thought of beginning a fitness journey feels overwhelming. Between busy schedules, uncertainty about proper techniques, and concerns about injury, the barriers to starting ...

For many who menstruate, the arrival of their period often brings an unwelcome pause to fitness routines. The familiar symptoms—cramps, fatigue, bloating—can make even getting out of bed feel like a ...

There has always been a dream that there could be a pill to replace exercise. New research suggests a molecule called betaine, naturally produced by the kidneys, may do just that. According to a new ...

A new publication in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise has shown that exercise brings more mental health benefits if it’s for fun, with friends, or in enjoyable settings compared to when it’s ...

Pilates and yoga are popular for fitness. Both improve strength and flexibility. Yoga connects mind and body, reducing stress. Pilates targets core muscles for toning. Yoga burns calories through ...

Some specific CDC-recommended light strength exercises that can incorporate functional movements include weight lifting, using resistance bands, working in a garden, bodyweight exercises like pull-ups ...

Dr. Steven Austad said many longevity trends have dubious claims behind them. He mainly focuses on his diet and exercise ...

Exercise affects testosterone in other ways, too, says Brian McNeil, M.D., chief of urology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences ...