The fitness world has been obsessed with high-intensity interval training for years, promising maximum results in minimum time through explosive, heart-pounding workouts. But emerging research ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Two new studies have found that low and moderate-high-intensity exercise was correlated with ...

Slow-motion strength training is easier on joints and connective tissue, which may reduce risk of injury. The high-intensity workout is just 20 minutes, once a week. Seniors swear by the routine, but ...

It's been the buzz in some workout circles since the Feb. 5 Newsweek hit the magazine stands. Super Slow. As the name connotes, it involves performing resistance exercises slowly to efficiently gain ...

Slow-breathing exercises are game-changing tools to help reduce stress and anxiety. A recent research study has found that even a single session of five minutes of deep and slow breathing lowers ...

Exercise can’t cure Alzheimer’s, but it can slow its progression and improve your quality of life. And while there’s no definitive way to prevent Alzheimer’s, exercise may reduce your risk. Aerobic ...

People who are stepping into their fitness journey are often confused about where to begin. What exercise do I choose? How long should you exercise to get optimal results? Should you start small and ...

Cardiovascular exercise is now known to be essential for health and well-being. If exercise is your only form of movement, however, it is not a very balanced diet. There is mounting evidence that slow ...

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