A recent study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health reveals that physical activity and sedentary behavior ...

As runners, most of us want to improve VO2 max to make hard efforts feel easier and to run faster for longer. And new ...

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.

Physical function, social participation and perceived general health emerged as crucial drivers of physical activity among older adults, according to a comprehensive analysis of 77 UK studies.

There is now overwhelming evidence that regular physical activity has important and wide-ranging health benefits. These range from reduced risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 ...

As Luigi Fontana sees it, “ageing doesn’t start when you’re 65 or 70 and you retire — ageing actually starts in utero.” Fontana, the scientific director of Charles Perkins Centre at the ...

Perhaps the biggest determinants of physical health as we age are a healthy diet and regular movement. Fontana says we should all aim for a pescatarian-style diet, high in fish, fruit, vegetables ...

These facilities seek to encourage leisure, wellness, and health in people of all ages and fitness levels. Various fitness community’s ability to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle is greatly ...

Struggling to meet your fitness goals? You may be setting yourself up for failure before the day has even begun.

From running and knee health to calorie tracking, a sport and exercise scientist answers some of the most common fitness ...

From fast walking in Japan to Swedish interval training, some countries seem to have cracked the code to exercise by ...

Recent objective evidence from England and the USA suggests that low physical activity is the most prevalent chronic disease risk factor, with 95% of the adult population not meeting the modest ...