Walking on an incline, or at an upward angle, can be one of the best forms of exercise. It strengthens your calves, quads, glutes and hamstrings while engaging your core.
A study with almost 15,000 people showed that adding five minutes of activity that elevates heart rate is enough to lower blood pressure. Activities like taking the stairs and jogging add up.
Research found the length of time a person can balance on one foot indicates their aging more accurately than older tests that looked at changes in strength and walking patterns.
There is great news for people who meander and take breaks during walks. New research found steady walking burns fewer calories than walking with stops and starts.
An exercise pill claims to give you the same results as running a 10K while you stayed on your couch. That sounds too good to be true. We looked into it; it's sort of true.
New research has found that people who work out multiple times a week — even those who are obese — store body fat in a healthier way than sedentary people.
We are looking for safer forms of exercise people can do in warm weather. Exergaming is something we haven’t discussed before. It’s exercise disguising itself as video games.
Exercising outdoors in high temperatures can be hazardous. You can walk around your home, go to an indoor shopping center or walk in place while watching TV to reach your health goals.
Exercise is essential at all stages of life. Different types of exercise aid separate aspects of health. Your workout routine can and should be tailored to your age and goals.
A new study has found that biking—both outdoors and on stationary bicycles—can prevent arthritis and pain in the knees. It can also help longevity for folks with blood sugar concerns.
We rarely talk about lifting weights. Weightlifting can improve your balance, bone health and blood sugar. And, concerning mortality, it’s more beneficial than aerobic exercise.
A new study is the latest to examine how exercise and depression impact one another. It found that long-term inactivity might have worse effects than long-term depression.
Spread out your exercise. People who exercise two to three times over the course of the week have lower levels of insomnia and are more likely to sleep six to eight hours every night.
Women who exercise have a 24 percent lower risk of dying than inactive women, while active men have a 15 percent lower risk than sedentary men. To reap the reward, women need half as much exercise.
A new study suggests that regular exercise can grow the brain. Even moderate levels of exercise can greatly impact brain health, especially in areas linked to aging and diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Research has found that dancing aids many aspects of health, including weight. Dancing combines multiple forms of exercise and can help blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cognition and mental health.
Americans’ number one resolution for 2024 is to become physically fitter. Becoming fitter is a great goal. But it’s important not to get too fixated on the gym because it can dangerous.
According to a new study, climbing five flights of stairs, or 50 steps, daily can lower the risk of heart diseases by 20 percent. The study tracked the health data of more than 458,000 adults for about 12.5 years.
Working out different ways can achieve different goals. According to a new study, morning workouts might be better for weight loss. But, the study has some flaws, and many question its conclusions.
For some time, research has recognized that exercise cannot impact weight loss like dieting. However, a new study has found that exercise doubles the cholesterol and blood sugar health benefits of weight loss.