‘A simple rule of thumb is the talk test. If you can speak in short sentences but not sing comfortably while walking, you’re ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Statistics show that most Americans spend an average of 10 ...

‘Exercise snacks’ and other forms of everyday movement can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease and death.

Most people who enthusiastically begin fitness journeys abandon them within two months. This discouraging statistic isn’t about laziness or lack of commitment – it reflects a fundamental ...

You tell yourself it’s just one week. Maybe you’re swamped at work, dealing with a family crisis, or nursing a minor injury that gives you the perfect excuse to skip your usual workout routine. Seven ...

EVERYONE KNOWS EXERCISE is good for you. Whether you're taking a brisk walk around the block or grinding out at the gym, every movement counts. That being said, is there a decade in your life when ...

Wintertime can bring with it a higher incidence of colds and flu. Whether it is safe to exercise when sick is a question I’m often asked, the answer depends on the nature of the illness and several ...

The health benefits of exercise are well known: it helps you sleep better, improves mood and anxiety, it helps with your metabolism, and (my favorite benefit) it can be really fun. I started ...

Routine exercise lowers blood pressure by strengthening the heart, increasing the number and elasticity of blood vessels, and reducing cholesterol and blood sugar levels that can damage arteries. By ...

Researchers say exercise may be just as beneficial as medication, but caution that more studies are needed ...

Share on Pinterest A recent review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy for depression. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images A recently updated Cochrane review found that ...