There’s a basic paradox at the heart of our biology that we press on every time we cross the threshold into the gym. Mammals are hard-wired energy-minimisers. We evolved in a time of caloric scarcity.

If you’d like to age well, these are the five exercises for you. I’ve been reporting on the science of fitness for more than 20 years, and these are the five exercises that researchers and trainers ...

It’s one of the simplest ways to get moving. Here’s how it affects your fitness. Ask Well It’s one of the simplest ways to get moving. Here’s how it affects your fitness. Credit...Eric Helgas for The ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...

Introduction: Basketball requires explosive power, agility and change of direction (CoD) ability. Although often used interchangeably with agility, CoD is distinct: it involves rapid directional ...

Singapore is hosting the most complex iteration of the multinational submarine rescue exercise known as ‘Pacific Reach'. The drills, which involve nearly 600 personnel from 17 countries, are taking ...

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Influencers call sprinting the ultimate fat-burning workout. Experts say it’s more nuanced—but research shows this high-intensity exercise offers surprising benefits for the heart, muscles, and even ...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - Parts of the Middleton Park Complex and E Dolphin Dr. will be closed this week for a joint training exercise between Brunswick County EMS and the Oak Island Fire Department.

Ease yourself into better shape with this modified routine by exercise physiologist Chris Jordan, creator of the original 7-minute workout. Warning: This graphic ...