If strength training is not already part of your workout routine, it can be difficult to know how to start incorporating it. The side of the gym with people lifting weights can seem a lot more ...

New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older Americans with mild memory problems. Doctors have long advised physical activity to help keep a healthy brain fit. But the ...

One of the most important factors for living a long life and maintaining health into old age is exercise. But what are some of the best forms of exercise when it comes to boosting longevity, according ...

The wall sit, a simple body weight exercise that can be done nearly anywhere, isn’t just for building strength. It can help your cardiovascular health, too. A recent study in the British Journal of ...

Somatic exercises focus on awareness or perception of physical movements and tap into the mind-body connection to help improve mental health and relieve physical tension. Many of us have felt that ...

Scientists have uncovered a simple and accessible intervention for lower back pain which they hope will support the more than 600 million people around the world who suffer with this condition.

There is now much evidence to show that chronic inflammation is one of the chief things to avoid when it comes to good health. It plays a role in illnesses including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory ...

As we age, our balance, stability and coordination can decline. One way to counteract this is to build strength with functional workouts. Functional exercises mimic everyday actions and strengthen the ...

If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...

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Cancer treatments often cause nerve damage that can lead to long-lasting symptoms. Medication has proven ineffective in these cases. A sports scientist at the University of Basel, together with an ...