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.
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.
Exercise During Pregnancy Reduces Health Risks in Children
Research shows that one of the health benefits of exercising while pregnant is that it protects your children into their adulthood lives.
Treadmill Stress Test Could Give Women Misleading Results
You might want to opt out of the treadmill portion of your next stress test if you’re a woman – the results might not be accurate.
7 Refueling Snacks to Eat Post-Workout
Maximizing your results after a workout is easy and delicious with these seven refueling snacks.
Swimming Lessons May Help Babies Stand Sooner
The typical timeline that babies learn to stand occurs around 9 to 12 months of age, but babies given swimming lessons in a study could stand at just 4 months old.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Could Playing Soccer Give You Better Eyesight?
This study is the first of its nature.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily Exercise Recommended for Women During Pregnancy
While the fear has been that any type of exercise can endanger the baby, that has been proven false, as exercise can actually benefit both mother and child.
Fitness Trackers May Be Giving You False Heart Rate Data
If you like to track your heart rate during exercise, you should think twice about the accuracy of your reading if you wear a popular “wrist-worn” device.
Too Much Yoga May Cause Injury
There are many benefits to practicing yoga, but a new study also found that there may be a risk for musculoskeletal pain as well.
The Heart Benefits of Casual Exercise
Research shows that even low physical fitness, up to 20 percent below the average for healthy people, is beneficial.
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.
Exercise Can Help People Fight Depression: Study
A trip to the gym could be the best medicine for depression, according to a new study.
Stress Fractures Are More Likely in Underweight Female Runners
New research shows a correlation between a low BMI of 19 or less and an increased risk of injury in female runners.
Walking May Reverse Effects of Dementia
Compared to a non-exercise group, the group that partook in walking classes three times a week showed remarkable improvement in cognitive function.
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...
Brain Volume Could Predict Weight Loss Success
For those seeking to lose weight, a quick brain scan may predict how successful you’ll be, says a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Can Exercise Help to Prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study will try to determine whether regular aerobic exercise can help preserve brain function.
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.
Health Apps Don’t Recognize Real Danger: Study
If you’re using apps to manage your health – listen up. Many won’t warn you of a medical emergency, a recent study reveals.
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 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.
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.
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.
Yoga Could Play Important Role for Kids With Cancer
Preliminary studies show that participating in yoga classes can help kids with cancer, as well as their parents, manage the physical and mental effects of treatment.
Yoga May Improve Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Men recovering from prostate cancer who partook in yoga two times a week had better energy levels, sexual function and urinary function compared to those who did not.
Exercising While Angry Could Triple Your Heart Attack Risk
Many people turn to exercise to blow off some steam, but working up a sweat while angry could greatly increase a person’s risk of a heart attack.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t Like to Exercise? It Could Be in Your Genes
If you’re not a big fan of working out, mom and dad could be to blame. A study says your genes could play a huge role in your interest in exercise.
How to Work Out on Your Period
Here's what to know about working out during your menstrual cycle.
Creatine May Cause Muscle Deformity in Young Users: Study
The popular sports supplement creatine may be unsafe for minors.
Should Doctors Tell You You’re Overweight?
A 30-second discussion about a patient’s weight can lead to improved health outcomes, including a trimmed waistline.
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.
In-Bed Cycling May Be Viable Exercise for ICU Patients
ICU patients could recover more quickly by exercising using a bicycle during their stay.
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.
Smartphones Alone Don’t Help Teens Lose Weight, Study Finds
While many teens use their smartphones almost constantly, the omnipresent gadgets are not an effective tool to help them lose weight.
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.
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