Scientists take a closer look at the studies supporting links between physical activity and mental health and ask: is the evidence any good? There’s tons of evidence, from hundreds of studies with ...

Exercise makes your muscles work and burns calories. Exercises are activities designed to improve fitness, enhance health, and prepare your body to meet the demands of life. Physical activities like ...

It’s self-evident (or at least should be) how profoundly exercise affects physical health. But one of the most understated benefits of exercise is how it improves mental health. Specifically, aerobic ...

Medical researchers have extensively investigated claims surrounding trampoline exercise benefits, revealing important distinctions between proven effects and popular misconceptions. Recent studies ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that men need more exercise than women to lower their risk of coronary heart disease. Getty Images/Cavan Images Men may need nearly twice as much weekly exercise ...

Low intensity exercise encompasses activities that aren’t challenging and don’t increase your heart rate much. It can still provide health benefits, particularly when done more often. Exercise is ...

For Black Americans, developing an effective exercise routine goes beyond general fitness goals. It represents a crucial strategy for addressing historical health disparities and reducing the risk of ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. That’s the question debated in a ...