What it does: The dumbbell bench press is a compound exercise that builds strength and size in your pectoral (chest) muscles.

Brisk walking is a simple way to meet daily physical activity goals. Swimming can improve heart health and reduce joint pain. Gardening provides physical, social, and mental health benefits. It is ...

Linda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established herself as a leading figure in the study of exercise as medicine. One avenue of ...

Exercise can help improve insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in muscle cells. Combining GLP-1s with exercise enhances weight loss and cardiovascular health. Endurance and strength training help ...

Exercise can slow tumour growth in mice by shifting the body’s metabolism so that muscle cells, rather than cancer cells, take the glucose and grow. A similar process may occur in people. To examine ...

Rachel Woods does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising. Bite-sized bits of exercise also improve heart ...

An ulcer — also referred to as a stomach ulcer or peptic ulcer — is a sore that forms in the stomach or in the upper portion of your small intestine. Ulcers occur when the acid your stomach uses for ...

A few months ago, I had never so much as lifted a barbell. However, during a stay at Buchinger Wilhelmi Clinic, I attended a life-changing lecture by Felipe Isidro, professor of physical education and ...

Both morning and evening exercise can benefit your overall health. Morning exercise may be better for weight loss, whereas evening exercise may lead to enhanced blood flow, muscle gain, and athletic ...

The best exercise bikes come at a range of price points and allow you to keep fit at home, whether you want connectivity to follow a class or just want to work out alone. Spin-style exercise bikes ...

A few weeks ago my 9-year-old told me her friend said the goal of exercise was to burn 400 calories a day. I was surprised and concerned. I'd hoped to protect her from body image concerns longer. Part ...