Doctors and physiologists point to studies that show tiny, regular bursts of effort — like climbing a few stairs — can capture many of the benefits of the gym.

Harvard scientists find that exercise variety is good but not too much and only certain types. Take the findings with a grain ...

An afternoon workout can also be a great way to avoid an end-of-the-day slump. The Journal of Physiology study found that ...

New long-term research suggests that variety—not just volume—may be the missing link between exercise and longevity.

Doctors, researchers, scientists--even ancient philosophers--have long claimed exercise works like a miracle drug. Now they have proof ...

"Each additional 'year' of brain age is associated with meaningful differences in later-life health," a senior author of the ...

Exercise strengthens both the body and the mind, and researchers are uncovering the molecular messengers that make the connection. The messengers can also be transferred from an active mouse to a ...

Researchers have discovered a biological switch that explains why movement keeps bones strong. The protein senses physical ...

New research suggests that long-standing assumptions about sex and gender continue to shape how studies are designed, interpreted, and reported.

A major review finds exercise science still treats the male body as the default, sidelining women in research and raising questions about how universal fitness, training and recovery advice really is ...

An exercise science degree can lead to careers in healthcare, fitness, public health, and human performance. At Willamette, you'll study how the body moves, how people stay healthy, and how to turn ...