Fitness

“It’s been seven years since I began my strength journey, and I’ve gained so much more than muscle.” Read More.

A new study suggests coffee may influence mood and brain function by changing the activity of microbes in the gut. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee were linked to lower stress, depression, and impulsivity, while also producing measurable changes in gut bacteria and metabolites. Decaf was associated with better learning and memory, while caffeinated coffee appeared to reduce anxiety and improve attention. Read More.

It's one of the most popular supplements for improving muscle recovery and preserving muscle mass – used by gym junkies around the world. Read More.

A detailed analysis of blood samples from 86 adults examines how exercise habits relate to energy metabolism and immune cell behavior. Read More.

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, exercise physiologist and author Heidi Skolnik shares the most important exercises and body parts to prioritize when strength training on a GLP-1. Read More.

Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel functionality, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared to those who have never smoked or vaped, according to a study published today in ERJ Open Research. Read More.

Exercise is good for you – that much we can all agree on – but which exercises work best for which types of benefit? Read More.

Low impact exercises reduce stress on your joints while still offering a challenging and engaging workout. Some low impact exercises include walking, cycling, and swimming. Read More.

At some point or another, everyone finds themselves in a workout rut. You might have been flawlessly following a routine for weeks, only to wake up one day and realize that you’re not actually enjoying your workouts anymore. Read More.

Walking is America's most popular workout by a landslide. It's accessible, low-stress, and genuinely good for you, and I'm one of the many people who swear by the mental and physical benefits a daily jaunt can provide. Read More.

That’s certainly an understandable course of action, since weight training plays a role in everything from muscle-building and strength gains to fat-burning and even heart health. Read More.

You might see someone holding onto a ballet-style barre, making tiny leg pulses or holding an apparently simple position for several seconds. There may be little jumping, no heavy barbell and barely any dramatic movement. Read More.

From exercise snacking and vibration plates to the 75 Hard Challenge, the health and fitness landscape is constantly overflowing with viral crazes, with new routines gaining momentum almost weekly. Read More.

As Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continue to rise, many people are looking for ways to protect their brain health as they age. Read More.

Just a couple of hours of strength training each week could have surprisingly powerful effects on longevity. People who lifted weights for around 90 to 120 minutes weekly had a 13% lower risk of dying early, with especially large reductions in deaths from cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Pairing strength training with regular aerobic exercise was even more impressive, lowering overall death risk by about 45%. Read More.