A new study explains how a tiny enzyme switch helps muscles make energy during exercise and may even connect to diabetes risk ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

Let’s be honest, there are days when exercise feels like the last thing you want to do. Life gets busy. Stress builds. Energy drops. And when something has to give, workouts are often the first thing ...

I don’t have to tell you that stress is a problem. It can consume your thoughts, impair your quality of life, and contribute to weight gain and unhealthy habits. It can even cause serious health ...

You may not have your sights set on an Olympic gymnastics career, but there are plenty of reasons to become more flexible—especially if you work a stationary job. There are all kinds of stretches— ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Climbing up sets of stairs is a natural part of life, but it's one that can easily leave you bent over and gasping for air. Even if you regularly work out, or maintain your endurance on fitness ...

Sit on an incline bench with your chest forward, resting on the support. Grab dumbbells with a neutral grip, keeping your chest strong and allowing your arms to hang. Squeeze your back to pull the ...