Runners know they’re supposed to do more than just run. Strength training makes you stronger so you can run harder and longer. Mobility exercises make you run more efficiently. Postrun stretching can ...

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body. It’s also the most powerful, allowing us to stand up, run, jump, climb the stairs and even drop it low on the dance floor. Along with the gluteus ...

Exercise can slow tumour growth in mice by shifting the body’s metabolism so that muscle cells, rather than cancer cells, take the glucose and grow. A similar process may occur in people. To examine ...

Have you ever stumbled on uneven ground (or even ground) but somehow caught yourself before you fell? That’s proprioception, your body’s built-in GPS. It’s your body’s ability to sense where it is in ...

Rutgers scientists found that metformin can blunt many of the metabolic and cardiovascular improvements normally produced by exercise. Participants who took the drug saw reduced gains in fitness, ...

When you think of leg day, you might automatically picture yourself profusely sweating as you drop into a squat, lower into a deadlift, or glide into a hip thrust. Just make sure you don’t sleep on ...

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 ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...

Most of us know the feeling of lacing up our running shoes, dragging ourselves to the gym or diving into a pool of water and wondering how much bang we're really getting for our buck. Whether aiming ...

Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...

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 ...