That said, gentle exercise can be equally as effective for many people. “Low impact does not mean low benefit,” Hribick says. “Activities like incline walking or hiking, weight training with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sleep is as important as exercise for health, new research emphasizes, advising that we first need proper rest in order to ...

The following cheat-sheet will give you an idea of how many rest days you need a week, depending on your goals: ...

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 ...

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 ...