Fitness and Exercise

Portable bicycle-like devices that allow people to pedal at their desks or workstations could counter some of the negative effects of sedentary behavior on the job, a new study says.

People in the South and the Appalachian region are the least likely of all Americans to be physically active in their leisure time, the CDC says in a new report.

Despite some previous research casting doubt on the value of physical activity for the knees, a new study says it’s beneficial for the knee joint health.

Eating whey protein may help build muscle mass even if the dairy substance is taken a day after a workout session, a new study indicates.

Despite repeated calls over the years by public health officials for people to increase exercise and physical activity, Americans are walking and cycling only a little more now than they were a decade ago, a new study shows.

Minneapolis-St. Paul has plenty of parks and recreational facilities, an increase in the number of farmers markets, and low smoking rates. Those attributes helped the Twin Cities garner the No. 1 spot in the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2011 list of America’s fittest cities.

About two-thirds of U.S. adults meet minimum physical activity guidelines while doing leisure activities, but walking or moving around more at the workplace could help, the CDC says.

Drinking low-fat chocolate milk after a workout helps endurance, builds muscle, reduces fat, and seems to improve performance, according to new research.

The older you get, the more you may have to work to maintain your muscles, according to a new study.

One in three retired NFL football players appear to have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), researchers report.

About 6,000 people a year seek emergency treatment for heat illnesses suffered while playing sports or participating in other recreational activities outdoors, the CDC says in a new report.

A biomechanical study shows exactly how duffers' and pros' golf swings differ -- exposing the amateurs to back and elbow injuries.

Swimmers have detectable levels of a potentially dangerous chlorine by-product called haloacetic acids (HAAs) in their urine within 30 minutes of a swim, a study shows.

As aspiring football and soccer stars hit the fields for preseason training, there’s new advice on how to keep young athletes safe and healthy when exercising in the heat.

Being in love may enhance your athletic prowess, a survey of about 400 competitive athletes suggests.

A study published by The Lancet shows that if inactive people increased their physical activity by just 15 minutes per day, they could reduce their risk of death by 14% and increase their life expectancy by three years.

Eating or drinking protein after exercise, experts agree, can help muscle recovery and growth.

If you want to get rid of your belly fat, vigorous aerobic exercise such as jogging or brisk walking beats weight or resistance training, a new study shows.

Cardiac rehabilitation can improve the ability of the heart to return quickly to a normal rate after exercise, and that in turn can double the chances of survival.

Eating beetroot before a workout gave runners a modest edge in speed during a 5K run when they were close to the finish line, new research shows.

Regularly hitting a soccer ball with your head -- even just a few times a day -- has been linked to traumatic brain injuries, researchers report.

In a new study of more than 14,000 men, those who maintained or boosted their fitness level were less likely to die from any cause, including heart disease even. This was true even if their weight stayed the same or increased compared to men whose fitness levels dipped over time.

A new study suggests blunt traumas may be an underappreciated and preventable source of sports-related deaths.

Watching six hours or more of TV per day could shorten the average life expectancy by nearly five years, a study suggests.

Gastric banding doesn't work as well as bypass surgery, according to a new study.