It is safe (and encouraged) to exercise daily for optimal health. However, to prevent injury and avoid progress plateaus, it's important to mix up your workouts and include plenty of low- or ...

All exercise supports a healthy brain—but these types of workouts are especially beneficial. Fact checked by Haley Mades Exercise boosts brain health by enhancing mood, memory, and cognition over time ...

A mix of healthy lifestyle choices, such as getting enough physical activity, can help people live a longer, healthier life. However, the types of physical activity best for longevity remain ...

How was the study conducted? 32 studies involving 1427 postmenopausal female participants were analysed to find out the effect of certain different types of exercise on reducing cardiovascular risk, ...

Many sportspeople do a mixture of exercises to boost their performance. Now there’s evidence that this cross-training could extend their lives, too. An analysis of two studies that followed people for ...

People often complain—and rightly so—that the typical exercise science study involves a half-dozen male undergraduates who follow some sort of workout routine for a couple of weeks. So you can imagine ...

Bodyweight training can effectively build muscle, strength, and aesthetics without the need for equipment.

A new UCL study reveals that aligning workouts with personality boosts fitness and slashes stress—extroverts thrive on HIIT, neurotics favor short, private bursts, and everyone benefits when enjoyment ...

In a review of more than 200 clinical trials, scientists have identified which exercise offers the most benefits in relieving the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis in both the short and long term. It's ...

Making exercise fun is the holy grail for many people who can’t quite find the motivation to work out. But rather than forcing yourself to enjoy running or that gym class you once attended, the ...