Fitness

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.

Deep down, we all know what we need to do to live longer and healthier: sleep more, stress less, eat healthier, and get moving. But maybe we're not ready to make big, drastic changes to our lives— Read More.

A major hurdle many face with age is the natural loss of lean muscle. Research shows that, after the age of 30, you can lose 3% to 8% of muscle mass every decade if you don’t perform regular resistance training or consume adequate protein. Read More.

We all know that weightlifting is great for building muscle—and it has fantastic potential to improve (and maintain) bone strength. But what you might not know is that recent research suggests that weightlifting has the potential to boost your memory, tighten your focus and improve overall brain function. BRB—I’m headed to the gym! Read More.

A new study says that regularly participating in a variety of different types of physical activity, such as running, cycling, and swimming, may be the best way to help prolong your lifespan. Read More.

When it comes to exercising for your heart's sake, you don't want to peak too early in life. Research suggests that to protect yourself against high blood pressure in your twilight years, you need to keep your exercise levels up through middle age. Read More.

Not everyone is a gym-lover, and that is completely okay. And if forcing yourself onto a treadmill feels more like punishment than self-care, you’re not alone. But according to new research out of the UK, the trick to actually enjoying exercise might be as simple as playing to your personality. Read More.