Older women are more likely to take up exercising and stick to it if they are part of a small group guided by a personal trainer.

Tai chi is growing in popularity in the UK, with more clubs and classes popping up around the country and people of all ages wanting to give it a go.

Recently, several elite sportswomen have spoken out about toxic sport culture and the damage it does to their long-term health.

Children today spend more time sitting than ever before. And research shows that as they grow up, children tend to become more sedentary and less active.

As an exercise and health researcher, I can confirm that snow shoveling is an excellent physical activity.

Increases in physical activity tend to be followed by increases in mood and perceived energy level, research finds.

There are more incidents of skeletal muscle ruptures that are causing harm in other parts of the body.

Once only used by bodybuilders, more and more people are using sports supplements as a regular part of their health and fitness regime – and the industry is booming worldwide.

Wearable fitness trackers have less accuracy when used in certain ways.

Research shows that the benefits of older people going to exercise groups go beyond self-improvement and provide good value for society,

You know physical activity is good for you. But, that isn’t always enough to get or keep you moving.

The rise of wearable fitness trackers has increased the number of people monitoring their heart rate, both throughout the day and during exercise.

Exercise is not only good for your physical health, it’s good for your mental health, too. Indeed, many people even take up exercise as a way of boosting their mental well-being. 

There are a lot of reasons people don’t exercise, and a lot of misconceptions about exercise.

Qigong has helped me understand and connect with myself as an energy being. Different forms of qigong emphasize different qualities, from meditative and healing to medical and martial arts; some incorporate branches of philosophy, such as Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.

Professional sport is full of stories of elite athletes “choking” emotionally and mentally under the pressure of competition.

For the first time in human history, older people outnumber younger people. This has created unique health challenges. Dementia may be one of the scariest.

Endurance running is in. Fitness enthusiasts and elite runners alike spend their weekends pounding the pavements and bounding through the countryside.

Exercise is recommended for people who are overweight or obese as a way to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

It’s free, requires no equipment and the scenery can be stunning – it’s no wonder running is among the world’s most popular sports.

When you hear the word “cancer” probably the last thing that you think of is physical activity.

While the condition is often associated with older adults, rising childhood inactivity and poor fitness levels mean that the risk factors associated with heart disease are more common among teenagers than most people think.

Millions of people around the world, including nearly 60% of Americans, Australians and Europeans, participate in sports.