For many people, the thought of beginning a fitness journey feels overwhelming. Between busy schedules, uncertainty about proper techniques, and concerns about injury, the barriers to starting ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Back pain, whether in the upper, middle, or lower back, affects millions of people ...

Freehand exercises also improve flexibility by stretching and lengthening muscles. Movements like lunges and squats improve ...

Physical activity doesn’t need to be intense or lengthy to reap the mood-boosting benefits — including lowering the risk of depression.

Somatic exercises can come with a lot of benefits, but these are the risks and expert tips you should keep in mind. Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn ...

It can look almost too easy: athletes gliding along on a bike, runners shuffling at a pace slower than most people’s warm-up, or someone strolling so gently it barely seems like exercise at all. Yet ...

Federal guidelines say U.S. adults should get at least 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or 150 minutes of less-intense activity, each week. But over the past few years, a slew of studies have ...

If you struggle to find the motivation (or the time) to warm up before your workouts, let us introduce you to your new best friend: the inchworm. This exercise is a perfect dynamic warmup because it ...

At True Mind + Body, a mental-health clinic in Northbrook, Ill., therapy goes way beyond the couch. Adult clients can book “walk-and-talk” sessions with a therapist, working through their problems ...

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 ...

For many who menstruate, the arrival of their period often brings an unwelcome pause to fitness routines. The familiar symptoms—cramps, fatigue, bloating—can make even getting out of bed feel like a ...

Older adults have many options for staying physically active without sacrificing their joints. Walking, cycling, and yoga are just a few low impact exercises that may offer benefits. As you get older, ...