Plus, the surprising benefits of turning the intensity down a notch.

Many things threaten to spike your cortisol throughout the day, but your workout doesn’t have to be one of them. Low-cortisol workouts are low-impact, low-intensity exercises that allow you to get ...

Low-intensity training is great for you, no matter what your fitness-tracking gadget says.

Low-intensity exercise is thought to be better for keeping this “stress hormone” in check. But scientists say cortisol plays a crucial role in fueling your workout. Often called the “stress hormone,” ...

All of these movements reduce sedentary time, are gentle on joints, have a low barrier to entry, are sustainable for many people, and would probably improve your mood. Soft cardio has it's place, but ...

What's your workout persona? For me, it's the Energizer Bunny. I've been told by a trainer I'm like a Ferrari – always running. No, not literally. I'm more of a boxer/lifter type (if you are too, ...

Carbohydrates offer essential fuel for our bodies. But how and when we consume them matters. Here’s what to know about how carb timing can affect fitness.

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

"EXERT is a landmark study because it's the largest rigorous trial of exercise ever conducted in adults with mild cognitive impairment," Laura Baker, Ph.D., principal investigator of the EXERT study ...