For male veteran endurance athletes (cyclists/triathletes), myocardial fibrosis was strongly associated with the risk for ...

Ask someone in the weight room to point to their trapezius muscle, or “traps” in gym-speak, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds of muscle nestled in between their neck and shoulders.

Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like ...

Whether you’re focused on building muscle, improving your balance or working on your ability to complete longer, sustained workouts, one thing’s for sure: you’ll need to take small, actionable steps ...

You’re religious about interval days, you regularly hit the weight room, and your recovery game is on point. Even so, your paces have plateaued. What’s a speed-seeking runner to do? While several ...

After 50, building leg muscle demands more than heavy loads and means more than just another workout. Your joints crave smoother patterns, your nervous system thrives on clean tension, and your ...

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Yes, some types of exercise can help to lower blood sugar levels in both the short- and long-term. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), exercise can result in lower blood sugar levels ...

Low intensity exercise encompasses activities that aren’t challenging and don’t increase your heart rate much. It can still provide health benefits, particularly when done more often. Exercise is ...

Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of East London Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But ...

When you’re crunched for time and need to squeeze in a workout, it’s fair to want to get the most out of your effort. But while there’s been an ongoing debate about the merits of aerobic vs. anaerobic ...

Short bursts of exercise could be the key to longevity, new research suggests. Researchers call the concept “exercise snacks.” Here’s what a doctor wants you to know, and how to get started. What if ...