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.

Ageing is inevitable and is influenced by many things – but keeping active can slow ageing and increase life expectancy.

Perhaps your GP has recommended you exercise more, or you’ve had a recent health scare. Maybe your family’s been nagging you to get off the couch or you’ve decided yourself that it’s time to lose some weight.

Moms in low-income neighborhoods say physical and social barriers in their neighborhoods discourage them from allowing their children to play outside, according to a new study.

Most people -- men especially -- tend to skimp on the stretching facet of their workouts. By committing to a flexibility routine, however, you can actually prevent injuries that can sideline you in later years and instead continue to use your body more fully, because you'll maintain greater range of motion in your muscles and joints.

As a society, we aren’t getting as much exercise as we should. In fact, current activity guidelines state that adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderately intense activity – or 75 minutes of vigorous activity – every week.

For some school children, PE is the best lesson of the week – a chance to leave the desk behind, get outside, and enjoy a run around with friends.

Physical inactivity is a global health problem. But despite overwhelming evidence that regular exercise is highly beneficial, the challenge of encouraging people to be more active remains.

It’s well-documented that regular exercise is good for us. Being active can reduce your risk for a variety of diseases such as heart disease and cancer, as well as improving psychological well-being.

Rainbow Yoga! The perfect 17-minute practice to brighten your day, to help turn darkness into light.

Expectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby.

A number of sexual assault survivors report enormous benefits from specialized classes, but not all therapists are on board.

First there were heated fitness studios, now the latest trend is working out in frigid temperatures.

In this gentle 20 minute yoga flow, you are invited to take a moment to surrender. No need to come with an agenda or worry about a specific outcome. Set down your burdens and let yoga take care of you.