A low level of physical activity is a pervasive feature of our modern lifestyle. Attempts to counteract the negative effects of sedentary living include introducing bouts of high-intensity exercise, ...

A new study explores the link between different daily activity levels and one’s chances of having a stroke. Researchers used objective accelerometer data to conduct the study. The researchers also ...

High intensity physical activity in early life might help maximise peak hip strength and prevent osteoporosis in later life, according to a new study. High intensity physical activity in early life ...

Increasing your physical activity is good for your health, but the benefits are greater when more of it is of at least moderate intensity, a study suggests. Researchers from Cambridge University and ...

In a prospective cohort study of more than 85,000 adults in the United Kingdom, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and University of Oxford found that individuals who engaged in ...

Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. The current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicates adults need 150 ...

High-intensity exercise has many advantages, but it's not for everyone. Older people, people with chronic health conditions, and those with disabilities can't perform vigorous exercise. Low-intensity ...

High-intensity workouts are some of the best ways to improve health and athletic performance. With a short, intense interval workout, researchers have found that some people see benefits equal to or ...

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