Making exercise fun is the holy grail for many people who can’t quite find the motivation to work out. But rather than forcing yourself to enjoy running or that gym class you once attended, the ...

It isn’t exactly breaking news that exercise is good for you. Maybe you’ve even seen alarming headlines declaring that sitting is the new smoking. While there’s certainly no debate around the benefits ...

Choosing a type of exercise that matches your personality might mean you’re happier working out and achieve better results, according to a new study. The research highlights the benefits of a ...

The key to sticking to and reaping the rewards of exercise over the long term may be as simple as doing something you enjoy, say the authors of a new study from UCL. Previous research has shown that ...

Adults need 150 minutes a week – about 20 minutes per day – of moderate to intense physical activity, according to guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services. This can take the form ...

Over the past few years, Sharples’s lab has found that muscles have additional molecular mechanisms for remembering exercise; he and other scientists have been building on this research, too, ...

As many as 50% of older adults struggle to fall or stay asleep, and up to 75% of seniors experience symptoms of insomnia. In addition to being frustrating, insomnia can increase your risk of heart ...

Boredom prevents many people from sticking to a new-year fitness plan, so could a variety of classes, challenges and exercise styles be the answer to staying fitter long term? Here’s what experts say ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists investigated the effects of exercise, such as yoga and tai chi, on insomnia. Maresa Esmee/Stocksy Practicing yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging are effective therapies ...

Exercise may be moderately effective compared to no therapy for reducing symptoms of depression. The evidence suggests there is little to no difference in the reduction of symptoms of depression ...