KU researchers are partnering with a Lawrence gym to advance functional fitness, helping people with mobility limitations in ...

Rest days are oh so valuable for hitting your goals, too. The US Department of Health recommends at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate physical activity a week, but what you do ...

This simple but powerful exercise is gaining popularity in the U.S. fitness scene for its ability to sculpt the chest and ...

A resistance-band move embraced by U.S. fitness experts for improving posture, strength, and everyday movement.

Bodyweight exercises are an effective way to improve strength, joint control, mobility, and core engagement without equipment.

Averee Dovsek demonstrates a simple exercise using an elastic band to promote a better turn and higher hand position in the ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

With this in mind, here are five workouts for complete beginners to help you get moving in the year ahead. For some people, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to get stronger. Especially as you get older, it's important to ...

Doctors and fitness experts alike have been raving about the perks of strength-training at every age. But just because you can benefit from strength-training at 50 doesn't mean you should be doing it ...

Lower backs are particularly prone to injury and flare-ups. Poor lifting mechanics, accumulated stress, or even just a restless night's sleep can trigger pain, tightness or weakness in the region.. If ...

If you hate aerobic exercise but want to lose weight, you may be in luck. Weightlifting is more effective than running when it comes to burning fat and reducing insulin resistance – critical ...