Humans have long glamorized suffering, hailing it as an essential ingredient of growth. In the ancient Greek tragedy Elektra, Sophocles wrote: “Nothing truly succeeds without pain.” In the 1980s, the ...

6. To slow the aging process. Muscle mass, bone density, balance and mobility naturally decline with age, but exercise ...

Developing a proper training program depends on individual differences, personal goals, physical limitations, as well as current level of fitness. Before you begin any exercise program, check with ...

Writer Phil Hilton tries out the ultimate whole-body workout for when you’re short on time - Andrew Crowley Some workouts feel like an act of defiance. There are days when the world doesn’t want you ...

The ideal breakdown of strength training, cardio, and sweet, sweet rest.

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Exercise is widely known as a natural mood booster. March 14, 2008 — -- It's about that time of year when the sight of wool makes your skin crawl — literally. We've been insulated by layers of ...

Briant and Sierra Mitchell are back with workouts you can do if you don’t have gym equipment at home. Shoveling snow is one; ...

When it comes to weight-training exercises, few are as popular as deadlifts. Trailing only behind bench press and squat exercises, according to one report, deadlifts have long been a favorite among ...

With fewer adverse effects and many benefits beyond depression treatment, exercise may be a better option than therapy or ...

To get the maximum benefit out of your workout you want to pay close attention to your posture and form. You can work a very different muscle with bad form. Try to take it slow and controlled when ...