In this article I summarize the benefits of exercise and offer specific tips on how to exercise for each benefit.

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

There has always been a dream that there could be a pill to replace exercise. New research suggests a molecule called betaine, naturally produced by the kidneys, may do just that. According to a new ...

Physical activity has become an essential part of my routine. I no longer see it as a chore or something I “have” to do, but as a way to reset my mind and recharge my mental battery. For years, I ...

With the same amount of exercise, women experience a three-fold reduction in their risk of death from heart disease compared ...

Some forms of exercise strengthen the body, while others calm the mind. Pilates manages to do both. Born from the principles ...

It’s 2025, and walking 10,000 steps a day is one of the most popular fitness goals on the planet. The scientific rationale is dubious – research suggests that doing 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day offers ...

The term “power walking” might make you think of days past, but I’ll say it: It’s so back. Walking in general is beyond popular right now because this low-impact exercise has a bunch of benefits—both ...

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 ...

A physical therapist shares the benefits of doing exercises for the backs of your thighs, plus the best moves to try. Want stronger, more powerful legs? Don’t skip the muscles you can’t see—your ...

There’s no shortage of glute-boosting training sessions online – but most overlook the smaller accessory moves that build real strength and balance. One of the most underrated? The clamshell exercise.

Wondering if pregnancy pilates is for you? Physiotherapist Harriet Ranger explains the benefits, and what to avoid.