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

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Swap long gym sessions for 7 quick standing moves that boost strength, balance, and calorie burn for adults over 45.

"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 ...

Fitness intensity can be one of the most subjective areas of working out. From “rate of perceived exertion” (or RPE) to the famous “runner’s high” or getting “in the zone,” these metrics can, at best, ...

You’ve probably heard of HIIT—high-intensity interval training. You may even make a habit of doing the workouts yourself. And there are a lot of seriously impressive advantages of turning up the dial ...

Short sessions of high-intensity exercise in the weeks before surgery can improve cardiorespiratory fitness and lower risk for complications, new research shows. The research analyzed 12 studies with ...

In the United States, when someone is experiencing a chronic health condition or persistent negative mood states, medications or talk therapy tend to be first to the rescue. Exercise is sometimes ...