Merriam-Webster defines physical fitness as “good health and strength achieved through exercise.” But what exactly does that mean? In the real world, the definition of being physically fit varies from ...

What comes to mind when you think about exercise? For example: What types of physical activities do you imagine (e.g., walking/running, using a cardio machine, weightlifting, yoga classes, etc.,)?

Why Is Physical Activity Important? Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and can improve health outcomes across the lifespan. When we are healthy, we’re more capable of ...

A new study has found that physical activity is highly beneficial in treating depression, anxiety, and psychological distress. High-intensity exercise was the most effective type of exercise for ...

Matthieu P. Boisgontier is a Principal Investigator at the Bruyère Research Institute (BRI) in Ottawa, a member and former co-chair of the Society for Transparency, Openness, and Replication in ...

How does blood chemistry differ between those who are more active and less active? How is fitness linked to molecular changes? Here’s the research. The post More exercise, better brain health?

Eating a balanced diet can lower your cancer risk and improve your overall health. Replace refined grains, added sugars, and highly processed foods with whole grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits.

On July 31, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would bring the set of physical exercises back Christopher Rudolph is a contributing writer for PEOPLE. He previously covered ...

As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in ...

When it comes to the selection and hiring of our next generation of firefighters, physical fitness should never be left to chance. The fireground doesn’t care how you look in uniform or what you bench ...