Inactive people started moving more if they received daily step targets that exceeded their usual number by about 500 steps. By Gretchen Reynolds Want to exercise more this year? Then adopt workout ...

Exercise is critical for your physical and mental health, but it’s harder to do if being outdoors seems unappealing or unsafe. And gym memberships can be pricey. The average monthly cost ($65) was up ...

When it comes to strength training, the most logical way to get through your workout is by doing straight sets, which means doing one exercise for a number of reps (a set), followed by a rest period, ...

Stand with feet together. Shift weight to right leg. Hold a weight in each hand down by sides. Keeping back flat, core engaged, and shoulders down and back, hinge at hips by sending glutes straight ...

Squeezing in time for a workout isn’t always easy in a work, family or school balancing act — but fitness pros explain that making exercise a priority provides both physical and mental health benefits ...

It’s January, which means that gyms across the land are suddenly full to the brim as many of us vow to finally get healthy in 2024. What goals should this army of newfound fitness fans set for ...

A fitness goal — whether it’s walking or jogging a local 5K, training for a charity bike ride, or simply walking farther without needing a rest — can provide a sense of purpose and progress. If you’re ...