VO2 max? Mile time? Experts break down the most common health metrics and reveal which ones actually best reflect on your ...

Regular exercise significantly boosts brain health by increasing blood flow and a key protein, BDNF, which aids in learning, ...

Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right "dose" for it to be effective.

For Hernandez Moyers, going to the gym is a source of empowerment and a consistency that she can rely on. “Lifting three ...

New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests exercise may be one way to boost that self-control.

Exercise makes us happier, fitter, stronger and more energetic. But while many people still don’t reach the minimum ...

New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests exercise may be one way to boost that self-control. Specifically, researchers found that an aerobic activity protocol improved ...

An international team of researchers reports that the immune cells of older adults with a history of endurance training are more effective at combating inflammation. Regular physical activity not only ...

You may already know that moving your body is good for your mind. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to sign up for a marathon or climb a mountain to reap the mental health ...

Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge, ...

Ageing is inevitable but the rate of decline can be offset by regular exercise, says Dr Paul Taylor, author of 'The Hardiness Effect' ...