A new Australian study found consistent adherence to physical activity guidelines could significantly reduce mortality risk ...

We all know about the benefits of physical activity—not just to reduce the risks of chronic disease and physical injuries but also to improve mental health and productivity at work. But many people ...

Runners, cyclists and gym-goers with wearable fitness trackers are no doubt familiar with the five "heart rate" zones.

A new study suggests walking for 10 minutes or more at a time may be better than shorter spurts. Those who regularly walked for 10 to 15 minutes had a significantly lower risk of heart disease. Be ...

It’s no secret that exercise has many benefits. For example, we previously reported on a study that found that regular physical activity reduced the risk of more than 200 diseases—even when it was ...

Recent research has underlined just how much physical activity we need to stay healthy, and that this is likely to be much more than we thought we needed. If you’re trying to figure out how to get ...

Exercise policies have spread for decades, but a new study finds physical activity levels have barely changed.

A new study suggest that brief exercise, such as 20 minutes of moderate cycling, can boost brain activity, which may help to ...