A new study suggests that men require nearly double the amount of exercise as women to lower heart disease risk an equivalent amount. Women who got 250 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each ...

For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. The health benefits of a good night’s sleep have long been touted by researchers ...

By getting the wrong intensity for your workouts you can seriously hamper your results, says Harry Bullmore. Here he talks to a fitness coach how to fix it and what everyone should be doing for a well ...

Start training your mind by training your body. Make the gym a non-negotiable part of your mental health routine. Physical activity isn't optional anymore – it's a proven treatment strategy. In a 2023 ...

At 56, Jennifer Aniston stays in shape with weightlifting and bursts of cardio — and you won't beat her at a plank, her ...

“Exercise is not a replacement for psychiatric medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. However, exercise is a low-risk, worthwhile adjunctive [add-on] intervention,” says Divya Hedgren, MD, a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We have a new fitness facility nearby. The pool schedule shows a number of aqua exercise classes. I'd like to try a water fitness class to add variety to my regular fitness routine, ...

Few summer activities are as popular as cycling. Whether you're going for a leisurely ride along a city bike trail, hopping on a mountain bike to practice stunts and explore nature or using your ...

If you have schizophrenia, regular exercise can be a powerful tool. Alongside standard treatments like medication and talk therapy, exercise can have many benefits for schizophrenia, including ...