We all know that smoking, drinking, and stress are bad for us, but evidence is emerging that physical inactivity is associated with a heightened risk of serious illness and death. According to the ...

In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers evaluated the effects of gamification and financial incentives on physical activity in individuals at risk of adverse cardiovascular ...

The problem of physical inactivity in industrialised countries is severe, complex, and highly resistant to intervention. According to the World Health Organisation, it contributes to 1.9 million ...

Let’s face it – traditional cardio workouts can feel like punishment. The monotonous treadmill sessions, the endless elliptical marathons, the dreadful feeling when someone suggests “going for a run.” ...

In a new study, researchers found that people with more types of exercise in their routine had a significantly lower risk of ...

People’s heart and lung fitness improved through five-minute bursts of activity sprinkled throughout their day Most were able to pick up the habit of regular, brief exercise breaks THURSDAY, Oct. 9, ...