For general fitness and health, men should aim for age-adjusted VO2 max scores that put them above average. This will ensure you are maximizing reductions in all-cause mortality from having a higher ...

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, could be leading to elevated muscle protein synthesis in the elderly ...

High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in older adults, according to new research led by UniSC academics.

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Independence is an issue many people struggle with as they age. Strength, balance and physical abilities are some key elements to maintaining independence. Rex Carpenter is an advanced exercise ...

Interested in participating in exercise research? We are looking for volunteers for various exercise-based studies to help understand the role of exercise as medicine at the molecular, cellular and ...

Clearly define a start date, use a fresh start approach, allow for a 30-day trial,; conduct a kitchen makeover, set up an exercise space, and eat lean, clean and green. These are among the tips that ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

With work, family, and life piling up, hitting the gym often feels impossible. Enter the 7-minute workout, a high-intensity exercise routine that promises results in no time. The viral regimen ...

Dr. Jessica Scott researches how exercise can prevent the decline in fitness often caused by cancer treatments. It may even change the biology of the cancer itself. Cancer patients may be surprised to ...