Cardio (also called cardiovascular exercise or aerobic exercise) is an important part of staying physically fit. During cardio, your heart beats faster, pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body.

The human brain is much more flexible than we ever thought. New studies have begun to suggest that, even in adulthood, the ...

Walking can bring health benefits, which can vary with different walking styles. See what happens when you enjoy brisk ...

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often isn’t the workout ...

Cardio. Incorporating aerobic exercises that get your heart rate up (such as running, swimming or cycling) is key to ...

Running, an aerobic form of physical activity, accounts for just one type of exercise that experts recommend all people have on their weekly schedule. The other three? Strength training, flexibility ...

More than one in 10 Americans has a type of diabetes and, of those, up to 95% have type 2 diabetes. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes depends on a slew of factors (including genetics), but new ...

Body types influence metabolism, weight gain and loss abilities, and health risks. The three main body types are endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph. Your body type can play a factor in the exercises ...

Exercise is guideline-recommended for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, although comparative benefits from specific forms of exercise are less certain. This literature review and meta-analysis ...