Scientists have discovered a gender gains gap. Adults are advised to move their bodies for about 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week, coupled with two sessions of muscle-strengthening, ...

What a new study says about the benefits of exercise for women as compared to men. (Getty Images) Lace up your sneakers, ladies. A new study found that exercise may be even more beneficial for women ...

We've all been there: obsessed with one specific workout, whether it's a so-hard-it-hurts HIIT class, a makes-your-bod-rock Pilates class, a zen-AF yoga class, or a regular run. It's not always easy ...

Two people can do the same aerobic exercise with wildly different results. BYU exercise science researchers are finding a way to make sure everyone gets results from their workout. It’s a common ...

Here’s how to create a workout program that gets you results AND keeps you from getting bored. Have you heard of “muscle confusion”? There are a few popular training programs built around this concept ...

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine and collaborating institutions report today in the journal Nature that they have identified a molecule in the blood that is ...

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

When it comes to exercise, most people think of popular cardio activities such as running, swimming or cycling. While each of these are great ways of getting your heart rate up, toning your muscles ...

Rucking is a new take on an old form of exercise. It involves walking or hiking with a weighted backpack. The extra weight takes your normal walk and turns up the intensity. When rucking, you’ll ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...