Doctors, researchers, scientists--even ancient philosophers--have long claimed exercise works like a miracle drug. Now they have proof ...

In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?

Doctors and physiologists point to studies that show tiny, regular bursts of effort — like climbing a few stairs — can capture many of the benefits of the gym.

Longevity isn’t just about living longer—it’s about staying independent, sharp, and disease-free. Experts say these five ...

This article synthesizes current evidence to show how beginners can initiate exercise safely by prioritizing movement quality ...

To exercise, or not to exercise: that is not the question. For no matter your views on Shakespeare (or writers who glibly reference his work), exercise is unquestionably good for you. In fact, ...

Harvard scientists find that exercise variety is good but not too much and only certain types. Take the findings with a grain ...

Young Hispanic female intensely pedals a stationary bike in a gym. She wears a blue sports bra and white pants, surrounded by gym equipment, under warm gym lighting. When Herman Pontzer began studying ...

New research suggests that consistent aerobic exercise can help keep your brain biologically younger. Adults who exercised regularly for a year showed brains that appeared nearly a year younger than ...

Maintaining motivation is key to making an exercise routine stick for years, but most people struggle to find what truly motivates them — after all, most New Year's resolutions are abandoned by the ...

When Herman Pontzer began studying the metabolisms of the Hadza, a tribe of modern hunter-gatherers in Tanzania, for a 2012 study, he assumed they’d be incinerating calories like a furnace. They were ...