Workout Tips

Why most people struggle to stick with exercise

New research suggests that lasting fitness habits depend less on willpower and more on how exercise makes you feel in the moment.

This method helps you burn more calories on your walk

A new method is making ordinary walks more effective. The goal is to burn more calories without going to the gym.

Researchers point to the best exercise for high blood pressure

New research suggests that cardio and HIIT may be among the most effective workouts for lowering high blood pressure.

Timing of exercise may affect blood sugar levels

A simple change in your daily routine could make a real difference in how your body handles blood sugar.

Walking after surgery may improve patients’ recovery

New research shows that patients who walk more after surgery often experience fewer complications and are able to leave the hospital sooner.

Why most people struggle to stick with exercise

New research suggests that lasting fitness habits depend less on willpower and more on how exercise makes you feel in the moment.

This method helps you burn more calories on your walk

A new method is making ordinary walks more effective. The goal is to burn more calories without going to the gym.

Researchers point to the best exercise for high blood pressure

New research suggests that cardio and HIIT may be among the most effective workouts for lowering high blood pressure.

Timing of exercise may affect blood sugar levels

A simple change in your daily routine could make a real difference in how your body handles blood sugar.

You don’t need the gym to stay healthy, experts say

Many people believe that good health requires intense workouts, but according to experts, ordinary daily activities can have a significant impact.

Why one training machine stands out in public health research

Short on time and motivation, a public health researcher argues that one simple training choice can deliver far more results than most people expect.

No gym required: Nine cardio exercises you can do at home

You do not need machines or weights to raise your heart rate.Using your own body weight, you can strengthen both cardiovascular fitness and...

New research explains how to stretch effectively

Stretching is a fixed part of many people’s exercise routines. New research, however, shows that its effects are often misunderstood.

Research reviews the effects of common supplements in strength training

Shakers, powders and promises fill today’s gyms, but research suggests only a few supplements make any real difference.

New study shows when fitness and strength begin to decline

A long-term Swedish study provides new insight into the age at which the body’s strength and fitness start to fade.