Health & Fitness News & Updates

June 19, 2025 — Pushups and step count are a byproduct, not a definition, of fitness. It’s not even about your “why.” Dig deeper for your true definition of “fit” – it’s worth it.

May 20, 2025 — Using lighter weights for strength training can build just as much muscle as the heavier iron, according to a growing pile of research. You just need to know how.

April 4, 2025 — Experts point to several ways to maintain exercise in the face of more desk work and commuting hours. And for some, a tighter schedule can help.

March 19, 2025 — Society is obsessed with fitness, but few people are fit. Ubiquitous gyms and influencers don’t inspire us to exercise. Why? It’s complicated, but the solution is simple.

March 5, 2025 — Learn why staying fit, not just slim, can boost your health and protect against serious diseases better than just watching your weight.

February 28, 2025 — Increasing daily movement, particularly through step count, may be the most effective measure for enhancing longevity and overall wellness.

January 30, 2025 — “Smart” athleticwear can now monitor the same fitness and health stats as a watch or phone app. Is it ready for general use?

January 10, 2025 — A new study shows swearing during workouts can boost performance – but researchers say that’s just scratching the (effing) surface of profanity’s potential benefits.

January 8, 2025 — Pushing yourself a little harder – or a lot – offers life-changing benefits on a cellular level. Learn what’s going on inside and you’ll want to up the intensity.

November 15, 2024 — Adults over 40 who are sedentary have the most to gain, a new study found.

October 23, 2024 — Known as “core compression” moves, they look impressive on social media, but there are better, safer ways to build core strength, experts say.

October 17, 2024 — An emerging body of research shows that exercising just one or two days a week can be enough to help you live a longer, healthier life.

September 27, 2024 — Weekend warriors” – those who only exercise on the weekends -- may be getting the same health benefits as people who scatter their workouts throughout the week, according to a new study.

September 13, 2024 — Self-sabotage has no room in the presence of creative, honest, and optimistic thinking. Are you willing to go there?

September 10, 2024 — Overweight or obese people who exercise regularly over a long period of time may have healthier belly fat, compared to people who don’t exercise, a new study suggests.

August 30, 2024 — Even if you only have time to squeeze in your workouts on the weekend, or during whatever 2-day period you have off work, you’ll still see brain and mental health benefits.

August 9, 2024 — Here’s how the Paris athletes train for hot weather performance – and it goes way beyond “stay hydrated.”

July 26, 2024 — Medical pros know exercise during pregnancy is safe and helpful. Yet guidelines remain vague. We asked athletes and experts what all women need to know.

July 12, 2024 — We asked Paris athletes about their deepest motivations to excel – and had experts explain why they’re so effective.

June 26, 2024 — We asked five Olympic coaches for their unique training tips that anyone can use to stay healthy.

May 28, 2024 — More research shows that climbing stairs (and not even that many) can greatly improve health and longevity. Why not embrace the simple, free, life-extending thing that only 2% of the population does?

April 29, 2024 — There are far more powerful motivators than “get abs!” to help you start an exercise routine you’ll stick to.

April 5, 2024 — The “spillover effect” teaches us that doing one healthy thing can lead to a whole lot more – if you can stick with it and move past the bad shots.

April 1, 2024 — Head injury cases among people riding electric bikes are increasing at an alarming rate while the odds of e-bike riders wearing a helmet are decreasing. Here's what to know.

March 6, 2024 — Understand how hard, long, and often you need to work out to actually make exercise work for weight loss.

February 28, 2024 — Weight training should be an essential part of anyone’s exercise regimen. But it’s especially important for women to incorporate weight training into their routines.

February 27, 2024 — While experts debate the effectiveness of stretching, some research is uncovering surprising benefits, like strength gains, longevity, and cardiovascular health.

February 20, 2024 — Women who spend the same amount of time on a treadmill, playing pickleball or just taking a brisk walk derive more lifesaving benefits from the exercise than men, according to a large new study

February 6, 2024 — More and more research links this ancient practice to an almost ridiculous number of benefits. What makes it so healthy?

February 5, 2024 — If you’re too exhausted to get up for your scheduled workout, or maybe you’re avoiding a costly gym membership, we can help.

January 26, 2024 — A new study recommends 15 to 30 more minutes of exercise to make up for the higher risk of early death for those who sit all day at work.

November 15, 2023 — Incline training – indoors or out – can improve your heart health and calorie burn in less time. Try this sample workout and see.

November 9, 2023 — Physical activity is proving to be one of the best ways to prepare the body for going under the knife.

October 25, 2023 — To combat the health risks of sitting at a desk all day or indulging in an all-day Netflix binge, head out for a brisk 22-minute walk.

August 9, 2023 — A new study suggests that it takes far less than 10,000 steps a day to have a profound impact on your health. The minimum number is actually less than 5,000 steps per day to start reducing the risk of early death.

July 24, 2023 — The adage “it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt” readily applies to pickleball, as research shows medical costs of pickleball will top $377 million this year alone.

July 19, 2023 — A new study has encouraging news for weekend warriors: It’s the amount of exercise, not the pattern of exercise, that counts, even if the workouts aren’t evenly distributed over the week.

July 14, 2023 — New research suggests that light physical activity -- like washing dishes or slow walking -- could be key to good health.

April 21, 2023 — A new study rejects the idea that you need 10,000 daily steps to lower all-cause and cardiovascular death. Instead, people who walked at least 8,000 steps 1 to 2 days per week were less likely to die within 10 years.

April 12, 2023 — Take exercise outside to nature if you want greater benefits, including mental clarity and motivation, new research into “green exercise” suggests.

March 29, 2023 — A new study found that people who take 8,000 steps a day once or twice per week get almost all the cardiovascular health benefits as people who do it almost every day.

March 20, 2023 — People took fewer daily steps after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and haven’t gotten back up to their old numbers yet, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Open Network.

February 27, 2023 — An extra 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per day helps keep middle-aged and older people out of the hospital for serious medical conditions, a study published in JAMA Open Network says.

February 22, 2023 — People who engaged in midday exercise lowered their risk of premature death more than people who exercised in the morning or in the evening, a new study shows.

February 13, 2023 — Exercise training can lead to a significant reduction in liver fat for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is a leading cause of liver disease worldwide, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

January 30, 2023 — Adults ages 65 and over who engage in regular physical activity are at low risk of sports-related sudden cardiac arrest, a new study suggests.

January 27, 2023 — Most American adults are not meeting physical activity guidelines, the CDC said this week.

January 26, 2023 — After a near-fatal accident left Melissa Strong's fingers a mangled, charred mess, the climber was told her days on the rock were over. Her story is a testament to determination in the face of grievous injury, and the importance of physical activity and mindset in any recovery.

January 24, 2023 — Managing belly bulge earlier in life could help prevent becoming medically frail, which is a major health risk for the elderly, according to a new study from Norway.