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 ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising ...

If you have ever done a pyramid workout, you may remember that your first one was a challenge, but your next few pyramids went much better. Maybe you could go higher up the pyramid (more work sets) or ...

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. Has your doctor quizzed ...

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 ...

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. By Dana G. Smith Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always ...

We’ve stepped into a new year, which for many people means new resolutions. And this story was supposed to tackle a big one: the best exercise people can do to be healthy. There’s just one small ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fitness experts have given a familiar physical activity guide for kids a splashy new look and a new name. They're hoping that MyActivity Pyramid, redesigned to match the ...

Squeezing exercise into a busy schedule can be tough. However, new research suggests that doing just 15 minutes of physical activity over the course of a week is linked to a lower risk of dying ...