Walking with a weight vest is much like wearing a rucksack (a weighted backpack), except that a vest more evenly distributes the weight between your chest and back, rather than putting it all behind ...

For women, especially as they grow older, regular physical activity is essential for maintaining strength, flexibility, ...

Wearables might be failing in their quest to make us healthier by overlooking our key motivation, according to a new study. A ...

Plus, as one research study in the journal Sustainability concluded, performing functional fitness classes three times a week ...

Medical experts agree that walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease. While it's not the only sort of exercise people should do, it's a great ...

If every American over the age of 40 was as physically active as the top 25% of the population, they could expect to live an extra 5 years, on average, suggest the findings of a modelling study ...

Neurotransmitter regulation emerges as another critical benefit of regular walking. The physical activity stimulates the ...

Exercise isn’t supposed to be a luxury for older adults, but it can be hard to get moving again. The “Terminator” star is ...

Time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day could increase a person’s risk of heart disease and death, ...

If you're over 40 and raise your levels of exercise to that of the top 25% of your peers, you might gain an average of five ...

Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Aim to meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: perform 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. You ...