Though bodybuilders and runners usually take different approaches towards physical fitness, each gets something positive out of their efforts. "The most important exercise for each person is the ...

I skipped my workout — but I was moving all day! Does that count as exercise? As the weather gets warmer, many of my clients ask me if playing volleyball outside at a barbecue or mowing the lawn ...

An international team of researchers is studying how vibration applied to tendons influences how people experience physical ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers at University ...

Fitness habits influence daily energy in ways that go beyond short-term stimulation or motivation. Regular movement supports ...

New research reveals a compelling link between physical activity and improved memory function. Findings published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity indicate ...

The Sleep Foundation says studies have found that regular aerobic exercise for prolonged periods of time can improve the quality of sleep and moderate-intensity aerobic activities can decrease the ...

Researchers are reporting from a new study on how our strength, fitness and muscles start to deteriorate as we hit a certain ...

New moms are being strongly encouraged to engage in at least two hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week in the first three months after giving birth, according to new guidelines ...