Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...

If you need another reason to visit the gym this winter, a new study of almost 1,200 healthy, middle-aged men and women found that those with more muscle mass tended to have younger brains than those ...

What if there were a single daily movement that could help you stay strong, flexible, and resilient – inside and out? According to a mobility and stretching coach @stretchy.bendy, the malasana squat ...

Exercise can help improve insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in muscle cells. Combining GLP-1s with exercise enhances weight loss and cardiovascular health. Endurance and strength training help ...

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...

Ms. Feintzeig is a writer based in Connecticut. Remember when exercise was fun? Just kidding. It was never fun. But it was better. In the good old days, I went to spin class, and there was nary a ...

When most people think of longevity, they imagine adding years to their lives. But to Dr. Peter Attia, one of the leading voices in the emerging field of longevity medicine, living longer is about ...

A few months ago, I had never so much as lifted a barbell. However, during a stay at Buchinger Wilhelmi Clinic, I attended a life-changing lecture by Felipe Isidro, professor of physical education and ...

The “zone zero” fitness trend promotes very low-intensity movement, like walking and housework. Here’s what it can — and can’t — do for you. By Danielle Friedman When you’re exhausted, burned out or ...

What Is the Japanese Walking Method? The Japanese walking method, also called Japanese interval walking training (IWT), means switching between slow and fast walking. You walk slowly for three minutes ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

For better posture, improved back health, and sturdier shoulders, start with the ABC’s…er, the I-Y-T’s. A common rehab move, the I-Y-T exercise is a beginner-friendly way to enhance your posture, nail ...