Not exercising enough can cause weight gain, lower energy levels, and increased risk of disease. Learn more about the ...

Vigorous exercise places greater demand on the cardiovascular system, encouraging adaptations in the heart and lungs, Holmer ...

‘Women typically have smaller hearts and blood vessels. When a woman exercises, her heart must pump faster and work ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. You might pop a probiotic or chug some kombucha in ...

An exercise science degree can lead to careers in healthcare, fitness, public health, and human performance. At Willamette, you'll study how the body moves, how people stay healthy, and how to turn ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

A personalized 3-month resistance exercise program improved walking distance and HRQOL in adults with persistent COVID-19 symptoms.

Going back to basics may be the smartest move in modern fitness. Barefoot running is gaining popularity across the U.S. for ...

A decades-long Swedish study finds that physical decline starts around age 35, but exercise at any age still meaningfully preserves fitness. A Swedish research project spanning 47 years from ...

The rejection of these fitness trends reflects a larger shift toward sustainable, human-first movement. Here are some ...

Exercise programs for adults 65 and older should include cardiovascular training to improve lung and heart health, strength training to build stronger muscles and bones, and stretching to improve ...