The debate about how hard to push during exercise has persisted for decades, with fitness approaches swinging between high-intensity interval training and gentler, steady-state activities. However, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Men and women had lower deacylated ghrelin levels in high-intensity vs. moderate-intensity or no exercise ...

Working out hard may fast-track your weight loss goals — especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger ...

Any time is better than never, but research suggests you can score even more blood sugar benefits by carving out time to ...

Is it just showing up, or how hard you muscle it out? Sports science research studying American adults is proposing an answer ...

Adults need 150 minutes a week – about 20 minutes per day – of moderate to intense physical activity, according to guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services. This can take the form ...

For middle-aged and older men, new data suggest that it’s how hard they exercise, not how much, that may be contributing to the paradoxical increase in coronary atherosclerosis seen in athletes.

Stepping outside for a brisk walk can bring significant health benefits. Walking has been linked to improved blood pressure, ...

Low-intensity exercise is thought to be better for keeping this “stress hormone” in check. But scientists say cortisol plays a crucial role in fueling your workout. Often called the “stress hormone,” ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising ...