The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week, plus two days of ...

Why people love short workouts — and how to get more out of them. (Getty Creative) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic ...

When you’re shopping for workout shorts, you can easily get distracted by all the features—compression liners, anti-odor technology, performance stretch. Ultimately, the best workout shorts for men ...

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

Cycling, elliptical training, swimming, or walking on an incline are all joint-friendly ways to raise your heart rate. “These ...

Combining resistance training and cardio will get your heart pumping, even if you only have 15 or 20 minutes to spare. By Anna Maltby When it comes to exercise, there’s a difference between what’s ...

A new meta-analysis shows that stopping regular workouts—even for a few weeks—can quickly undo key cardiovascular benefits, ...

Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising. Bite-sized bits of exercise also improve heart ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave about singing gibbons, how tai chi might lower blood pressure, and why women get quicker benefits from exercise than men. It ...