A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.

Exercises like planks and squat holds that maintain tension in one position are called isometric movements. Isometrics can help you build strength and practice good form, according to a coach. They ...

Know which exercises require extra precautions due to their inherent risk of injury.

Knee strengthening exercises after 65: 4 standing drills to build stability, from Jarrod Nobbe, MA, CSCS.

The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...

Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run. A meta-analysis of 30 randomized controlled trials has revealed that regular ...

Nobody thinks twice before doing a round of squats or glute bridges at the gym, but it’s actually these basic exercises that are the easiest to mess up. Think about it: When you’re doing something ...

When we exercise, our muscles need more energy than they do when resting. This energy comes from our muscles’ ability to break down fat and carbohydrate (stored within the muscle, liver, and fat ...