When legendary sports scientist Carl Foster was honored by the American College of Sports Medicine last year, he was asked which among his 570 peer-reviewed publications was his favorite. He singled ...

Low intensity exercise encompasses activities that aren’t challenging and don’t increase your heart rate much. It can still provide health benefits, particularly when done more often. Exercise is ...

Welcome to Med Op-Ed, where we highlight recently published editorials. In this installment: Why exercise should be prescribed for hypertension; how to keep artificial intelligence (AI) from eroding ...

One popular fitness expert shares the best home ab workout and 7 intense lower ab exercises, for a combination that hits your entire core. Lower abs are a common challenge; targeted workouts can be ...

The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. In practice though, this isn’t usually so easy or simple. Alongside counting ...

Few would disagree that cardio, also called aerobic exercise, is good for your health. Of the 10 most common chronic diseases, seven are "favorably influenced by regular physical activity," according ...

A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, ...

Most people with HCM can participate in mild- to moderate-intensity exercise safely. When it comes to vigorous exercise and competitive sports, there may be a need for additional guidance from your ...

Influencers call sprinting the ultimate fat-burning workout. Experts say it’s more nuanced—but research shows this high-intensity exercise offers surprising benefits for the heart, muscles, and even ...

We all grow older. There is nothing we can do about that, but the quality of those years is within our control, as recent research has shown. After receiving a doctor’s approval to begin any exercise ...

Share on Pinterest To boost heart and lung health, swap the couch for ‘exercise snacks’, researchers advise. Image credit: Bisual Studio/Stocksy Getting enough exercise is an essential part of keeping ...

Every so often, a new type of workout seemingly takes the fitness world by storm. The latest in this long line of buzzy fitness fads: the Norwegian 4x4 workout, a high-intensity interval training ...