All exercise is good exercise — but certain kinds may help you live longer than others. The widely accepted belief that movement is medicine is true for so many reasons, from improving your mental ...

Working out doesn't just build muscle but, in later life, helps maintain a powerful cellular machine that repairs damaged tissue with efficiency. Scientists have now not only discovered how this ...

Share on Pinterest A recent review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy for depression. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images A recently updated Cochrane review found that ...

Getting in shape can be easier, and faster, than you might expect. By Christie Aschwanden If you’re resolving to make 2026 the year you finally get fit, here’s a simple way to ensure you meet your ...

Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like ...

Many of us experience a mood-boost after exercise, and now an updated review has revealed just how powerful it can be. Even light exercise, like walking or gardening, may ease the symptoms of ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising questions about how exercise guidelines are set. Recent studies suggest ...

Too good to be true? Not Zone 0 exercise, the latest fitness trend that may have you questioning whether or not it’s actually doing anything. But according to one expert, while this type of exercise ...

We lead busy lives, and between school, work or spending time with family, it can be tricky to make time for working out, especially when first establishing a regular exercise routine. But keep this ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Several bodyweight exercises ...

Exercise can slow tumour growth in mice by shifting the body’s metabolism so that muscle cells, rather than cancer cells, take the glucose and grow. A similar process may occur in people. To examine ...

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...