America has an obesity problem. The National Institutes of Health estimates that two in five adults are overweight and one out of every three adults are obese. Though a healthy diet has the biggest ...

Running, cycling, HIIT, and jumping rope are all examples of cardio exercise proven to improve cholesterol profiles. Weight lifting, whether at a gym with machines or at home with your bodyweight, can ...

The first time I heard the words "aerobic" and "anaerobic" exercise was in my elementary school health class around the time we had "the talk" (we girls later received packets of pads and powder fresh ...

So far in this series, we’ve set the foundation for establishing a sustainable exercise habit, mastered how to move properly and learned how to use free weights to increase strength and boost our ...

Our eyes, gestures, and tone bring us together in a more profound way than words alone. It’s why we look hopefully toward the return of in-person, face-to-face connection. Are you feeling anxious or ...

A new study from Dartmouth College sheds light on how easy to moderate aerobic exercise affects the human mind differently than high-intensity workouts over a full calendar year. This ...

Exercise is famously good for the mind and body. But what type of physical activity is best to reduce your risk of a heart attack? Strength training, cardio and stretching are all beneficial for ...

Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, "involves activities that use large muscle groups rhythmically and continuously, raising the heart and breathing rates," explains Gontang. He says that the word ...