Brian is a New York–based science and health journalist. His work has been published by The Atlantic, The Paris Review, The New York Times For Kids, CBS News, The TODAY Show, Barron's PENTA, Engadget, ...

Making exercise fun is the holy grail for many people who can’t quite find the motivation to work out. But rather than forcing yourself to enjoy running or that gym class you once attended, the ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways Brisk walking is a simple way to meet daily physical activity goals. Swimming can improve heart health and reduce joint pain. Gardening provides ...

When it comes to fitness, it’s easy to fall into a routine. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or doing yoga, you might feel that sticking to a single workout style is the best way to see ...

Recent groundbreaking research has uncovered a transformative approach to exercise efficiency. The investigation demonstrates that brief, intense periods of physical activity can produce substantially ...

When I think back to my time in high school and college, the message was clear: Going to the gym was for losing weight and becoming smaller. The weight room—and building muscle—was solely for guys. I ...

Commentary: People respond to different types of encouragement when working out -- some prefer a drill sergeant, others a caffeinated spin class instructor. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology ...

Whether you have a well-rounded home gym or prefer to work out in a gym, figuring out what exercises to do can be a bit confusing. We all occasionally need some help tailoring our workouts to our ...

Eccentric exercise involves lengthening muscles which increases size by adding stress. Concentric moves shorten muscles for gains with less soreness.

A new study answers the question: "How often should I change my workout?" And grab your tennis shoes, because the answer may surprise you. Indulge me in a thought experiment, and pretend (just pretend ...

The fitness world has turned workout timing into a religious debate with passionate followers on both sides. Morning warriors swear by their pre-dawn sweat sessions, claiming superior fat burning and ...