Fitness

Tom McGee began climbing stairs for exercise 20 years ago as part of an effort to stay off cigarettes. It hasn’t always been easy: His climbs in hotel stairwells sometimes draw the attention of security guards. Read More.

Experts say a TikTok fitness trend that prioritizes the sound of silence can support heart health. “Silent walking” is the practice of stepping out without the distractions of devices or music. Devotees of the “rawdogging” movement maintain that it is a whole-body boon that builds mindfulness, awareness and intentionality. Read More.

After a long winter, spring is finally in sight! Many people feel a renewed sense of motivation this time of year, making it a great opportunity to revisit health goals and revamp your routine. Read More.

Women with greater muscle strength had a significantly lower risk of death over an eight-year period Read More.

A well-designed 10-minute online exercise can spark small reductions in depression. That’s the key finding of my team’s paper, published in Nature Human Behaviour. Read More.

We all want our bodies to be healthy, which to most of us means healthy hearts, muscles, bones and joints. Many of us are thinking about healthy guts, too. But how many people consider their brain health? Read More.

For millions with aching joints, the best medicine may not be surgery — it’s simply getting moving. Read More.

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Think about daily movement, not necessarily gym work or excessive exercise, but the simple, everyday moves you make. You’re not moving in a single direction for many of these. If you bend down to pick something up or turn to look over your shoulder while parking your car, you’re moving your body in various 3-dimensional ways. Read More.

When it comes to workout hacks to lose weight, there's simply no dearth. The recent one to gain traction is jeffing. This is a walk-run fitness trend that involves running for some time and then brisk walking. Read More.

As we age, we experience changes in our cognitive skills, with processing speed and working memory declining gradually throughout adulthood. But could being expert in a hobby or field of study help to slow the rate of that decline? Read More.

Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red blood cells in ways that make them less flexible and more prone to breakdown, potentially interfering with how they deliver oxygen throughout the body. Read More.

Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. Their findings suggest that physical activity strengthens the brain's built in defense system, helping protect it from age related damage. Read More.

They've lost weight, gotten off medication and taken control of their health without paying for a gym membership. Read More.

As AI apps make fitness and health information more accessible, users are relying on it for workouts and marathon prep. Experts weigh in on how AI fits into your fitness routine Read More.