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Here’s Why You Need to Ditch Your Desk and Walk for 5 Minutes
A study shows that even short breaks of physical activity every hour can help you get through your day easier.
Americans Believe Leading Cause of Obesity is Laziness
A survey reveals many Americans think laziness is to blame for weight problems, a belief that could be sabotaging their efforts.
Poor Sleep Habits Might Make Losing Weight More Difficult
A study found that normal sleeping habits carried the power to make or break a person’s success in losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight, regardless of the person’s nutrition or exercise habits.
The Science Behind Why Music Enhances Exercise
A new study found that participants were more positive about their workouts if they listened to music during exercise.
Exercise May Reduce Risk of Relapse for Breast Cancer Survivors
A recent study shows that exercise and weight gain play large roles in the health of breast cancer survivors when it comes to relapsing.
4 Tips to Keep Off the Weight You Worked So Hard to Lose
Keeping the weight you've worked so hard to lose from coming back is possible with these diet and exercise tips.
Creatine May Cause Muscle Deformity in Young Users: Study
The popular sports supplement creatine may be unsafe for minors.
Using Your Phone Is Actually Disrupting Your Workout
Being on your phone while exercising not only distracts you from the workout at hand, but also compromises your posture and the intensity of your routine.
Can Dancing Make You Happier and Healthier?
Dancing does a lot more for your health than you may realize.
IntelliRoll: The Foam Roller With Curve Appeal
You don't have to be an athlete to use this innovative foam roller. Its unique curves can hit the contours of your body that traditional foam rollers can't reach.
Running May Increase Life Expectancy
New research shows that every hour you run could extend your life by seven hours.
High Intensity Exercise May Keep You Healthier Longer
To see aging cellular function nearly reversed as a result of high intensity training shows much promise as a way to keep people healthy for as long as possible.
Can You Really Shake Your Way to a Runner’s Body?
The BionicGym is a wearable device that lets you 'shiver' away those extra pounds.
Even Just One High Intensity Workout Could Lead to Serious Condition
Concerning research into high intensity workouts, including exercises that push the body to its limits, stresses the importance of taking it slow.
Why Your Workout Routine May Not Be Working for You
There's a simple way to test whether or not your current workout routine is proving to be beneficial.
Nutritious Elixir Helps Women Run and Bike Faster: Study
Physically active women who took a monthly supplement containing essential minerals sliced nearly a minute off a three-mile run – and gained other aerobic...
Marijuana Users Are Fitter, More Active
New research calls into question other uses for marijuana as a weight-loss aid or supplement for those who are obese.
When Keeping Weight Off Is Hard, Here Are 3 Exercises to Help
Weight loss results in metabolic rate decline, which means burning fewer calories at rest. These exercises help keep the weight off by targeting leg muscles that affect metabolic rates.
The Best Exercises to Help Fight Heart Disease
Swimming, racquet sports and aerobics might be the best exercise to help stave off heart disease or stroke, according to a new study
7 Refueling Snacks to Eat Post-Workout
Maximizing your results after a workout is easy and delicious with these seven refueling snacks.
Girls Who Play Soccer Suffer More Concussions Than Football Players
High school girls who play soccer get more concussions than boys who play football, according to new research.
As Americans Become More Obese, Fewer Are Trying to Lose Weight
Overweight Americans are becoming more satisfied with their weight and appearance, which has lead to a decrease in their attempts to shed pounds.
‘Weekend Warrior’ Workouts Linked to Longer Lives
One to two vigorous workout sessions per week may be all you need to maintain your health.
Stairs Are the New Coffee Break at Work
Feeling that afternoon slump at work? Here's why you may want to put down the coffee and hit the stairs.
3 Must-Do Steps for Any Fitness Resolution
Sticking to a resolution or accomplishing a goal can be a matter of will. However, building up that willpower is much easier said than done.
Older People Who Exercise Are More Likely to Survive Strokes: Study
A study says that if you exercise regularly during your 40s, your brain could benefit by having blood vessels as healthy as a 16-year-old's by the time you're in your 70s.
New Documentary Shows Benefits of Golf for Autistic Children
The documentary, called "Voices From the Outside," showcases how one organization is helping teach autistic children life skills through professional golf lessons.
Can Yoga Classes Help People Fight Depression?
Yoga was found to help those with severe depression who didn’t fully respond to antidepressant treatments, according to a study.
Inactive Teens May Develop Weaker, Lazy Bones
Between the ages of 10 and 14 for girls, and the ages of 12 and 16 for boys, is a crucial time in their physical development.
Researchers Determine the Best Time of Day to Exercise
Researchers have determined when the body can gain peak physical performance during the day.
Why You Should Use a Foam Roller, Even If You’re Not a Gym Rat
Often an overlooked part of the fitness routine, foam rolling can help you recover from injuries, ease knots and increase flexibility.
Why a Runner’s Brain Is ‘More Connected’ Than Others
A runner’s brain has a leg up over the minds of those who don’t regularly run, a new study suggests.
In-Bed Cycling May Be Viable Exercise for ICU Patients
ICU patients could recover more quickly by exercising using a bicycle during their stay.
Hold, Breathe, Release: Yoga Can Improve Blood Pressure
Practicing yoga for an hour a day can help improve a person’s blood pressure and reduce the risk of serious health complications, according to a new study.
Children Are Already Less Active by Age 7, Study Finds
A new study finds that both boys and girls experience a gradual decline in physical activity starting at age seven, not during adolescence as previously thought.
The Health Benefits of Strength Training for Women
Research shows strength training workouts decrease a woman's risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and that the timing of workouts during a woman's menstrual cycle makes a difference in efficacy.
Exercise Can Help People Fight Depression: Study
A trip to the gym could be the best medicine for depression, according to a new study.
Weight Training May Prevent Osteoporosis in Men
The study showed that even those with low bone mass can naturally improve the density of their bones without resorting to clinical or medical methods.
Walking Could Keep Our Eyes Sharp As We Age
A new study found that low-intensity exercise can help to prevent macular degeneration as we get older.
Do You Know Your Fitness Age? Here’s How to Find It
Traditional fitness testing can be a costly and time-consuming process, but a new method that could save you a lot of money is now just a few clicks away.
Genes Related to Muscle Strength Discovered
The new study gives the medical community a great understanding of how our DNA impacts strength, and also may shed light on interventions that can reduce the risk of low strength in the elderly.
Stretching Too Long May Cause More Harm Than Good
Here's why you may not want to hold that stretch for too long.
High Impact Exercise Proves Most Effective for Shedding Pounds
According to a new study, the most efficient workout to lose weight is a high impact program that utilizes movements that require jumping and elevate the heart rate to its peak.
Why You May Want to Fast Before Working Out
Not eating before working out may seem counterintuitive, but a new study says that waiting to eat until after your workout may help you burn more fat.
Social Media Makes Running More Contagious
A new study found that when people see social media posts of their friends running longer distances, running more becomes contagious.
Get Fit, Get Smarter? Study Links Physical Fitness to Higher GPA
The difference between getting an A instead of a B letter grade could be affected by higher iron levels in students who are more physically active.
Team Sports Could Make You a Happier Person
A study found that athletes who were part of a team, and happy with their teammates, showed higher levels of life satisfaction.
Holiday Trend: Fitness Tracker Sales on the Rise
The wearables market increased by 3.1 percent in the past quarter, with 85 percent of those sales from fitness trackers.
Do Compression Pants Really Work?
Compression pants are a new wave of apparel technology that boast improved performance and reduced muscle soreness, but do they deliver actual results?
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