Fitness & Exercise
Tips, routines, and research about physical activity and exercise.
Understanding the Difference Between Abs and Core Muscles: A Focus on Aesthetics vs. Function
Discover the key differences between abdominal muscles ('abs') and core muscles, focusing on aesthetics versus functional stability, and learn effective exercises for both.
Do Compression Tights and Tops Enhance Exercise Performance and Recovery?
Learn whether compression tights and tops truly enhance exercise performance and aid recovery, supported by scientific research and expert insights.
Every Type of Exercise Benefits Older Adults' Health, New Study Finds
A comprehensive study reveals that all forms of physical activity, even light exercises and reduced sitting time, significantly improve health outcomes for older adults, lowering disease risk and promoting healthier aging.
How AI-Powered Motion Capture Is Revolutionizing Sports and Exercise Science
Discover how AI-driven markerless motion capture is transforming sports performance analysis by offering accessible, real-time, and accurate movement tracking outside traditional lab settings.
Dopamine and Noradrenaline Play Key Roles in Hippocampal Activation During Light Exercise
Discover how light exercise stimulates the brain's hippocampus through dopamine and noradrenaline, enhancing memory and brain plasticity based on recent research.
Research Highlights Impact of Physical Activity and Fitness in Older Adults
A groundbreaking study investigates how physical activity and fitness assessments enhance health and rehabilitation outcomes in older adults, including those with hip osteoarthritis.
Study Finds Women's Physical Activity Is Consistent Compared to Men's
New research indicates that women's physical activity levels are more stable and less variable than men's, unaffected by hormonal cycles, encouraging inclusive studies on exercise patterns.
The Health Benefits of Walking: A Path to Longevity and Well-Being
Discover how regular walking, especially at a brisk pace, can reduce the risk of premature death, improve heart health, and promote longevity. Learn why incorporating more steps into your daily routine is a simple yet powerful step toward better health.
Exercise Helps Maintain Vitamin D Levels During Winter, New Study Shows
New research reveals that regular moderate exercise helps maintain healthy vitamin D levels during winter, supporting immune and bone health without supplements.
Reevaluating the Beep Test: Outdated Fitness Assessment or Still Relevant?
The beep test remains a widely used, practical assessment of aerobic fitness for groups, despite its limitations. Learn whether it still holds value in modern fitness evaluation.