Cardio (also called cardiovascular exercise or aerobic exercise) is an important part of staying physically fit. During cardio, your heart beats faster, pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body.

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often isn’t the workout ...

More muscle mass was linked to younger brains in new research, suggesting resistance training can support long-term brain ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Picture this: a dimly lit workout studio, the pounding of sneakers as people furiously push through ...

Body types influence metabolism, weight gain and loss abilities, and health risks. The three main body types are endomorph, ...

More than one in 10 Americans has a type of diabetes and, of those, up to 95% have type 2 diabetes. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes depends on a slew of factors (including genetics), but new ...

Exercise is guideline-recommended for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, although comparative benefits from specific forms of exercise are less certain. This literature review and meta-analysis ...

You’re ready to go. Your water bottle is full, you’ve donned your lululemons and your shiny new running shoes are laced up… but the thought of actually going outside to run a 5K? It’s just not vibing ...

Regular physical activity also has other benefits for anxiety, says Adam Borland, PsyD, a psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Center for Behavioral Health in Ohio. “Exercise serves as a healthy ...