Independence is an issue many people struggle with as they age. Strength, balance and physical abilities are some key elements to maintaining independence. Rex Carpenter is an advanced exercise ...

High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in ...

For general fitness and health, men should aim for age-adjusted VO2 max scores that put them above average. This will ensure you are maximizing reductions in all-cause mortality from having a higher ...

Exercise has been recognized as an extremely effective tool to improve human health— it can have a preventative and even therapeutic effect on non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and ...

New research indicates that exercise intensity may play a key role in helping older adults lose fat without sacrificing muscle. High intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer older adults a more ...

Research in exercise physiology has significantly advanced our understanding of muscle fatigue – the exercise‐induced decline in the ability of a muscle to generate force. This phenomenon encompasses ...

For years, I was an inveterate early morning exerciser — the kind of person you'd spot trudging into the gym just after the doors were unlocked or running through the neighborhood when the coffee ...

When Michelle Babiarz walks into the Exercise and Functional Training Lab on the second floor of the University of Delaware’s STAR Tower, she’s greeted with all smiles. The encouraging, positive ...

Physiologist spills beans on how can menopausal women prioritise strength training in their daily workouts more.

If you want the best measure of your fitness, it’s time to check out your VO2 max. VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise, measured in milliliters of ...