Most gyms have an elliptical machine. And chances are, someone's on it—and using it incorrectly. The beloved piece of gym equipment has been around since the early 90s, but along with a stationary ...

For many if not most of us, springtime brings a boost in mood and energy - we're drawn to the outdoors and become more physically active. This not only has positive effects on our cardiovascular ...

It sharpens focus, too.

Research has shown that initiating exercise 30 min after meals improves blood glucose control. Performing aerobic exercise, like walking, before resistance exercise is ideal. While 45 minutes of ...

Dialing in on just one type of workout has its drawbacks.

Most of us know the feeling of lacing up our running shoes, dragging ourselves to the gym or diving into a pool of water and wondering how much bang we're really getting for our buck. Whether aiming ...

Two new large studies have confirmed that it doesn't take Olympic-level efforts to harness the life-extending power of exercise. In fact, say the researchers, even just five minutes a day can have a ...

Exercise is known to benefit heart health. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) that combines aerobic exercise with ...

The key to losing weight is to focus on diet and exercise but did you know sometimes it’s better to prioritize one over the other? If you want to lose weight, diet has better outcomes compared to ...

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