A committed anti-exerciser finds out the healthy life isn’t half bad.
Exercise
Boot Camp, Part 3: I’m a Carb-Killer. Yet the Scale Still Doesn’t Budge
If you’re going on a no-carb diet, I would suggest you don’t embark on it during the holiday season, like I did.
Boot Camp, Part 2: Exercise, Shmexercise. Why Losing Just 1 Pound Seems So Unfair
One pound. That’s it! After eight days of abs-defining crunches, too many push-ups to count, breathless sprints, painful planks, forward lunges, backward lunges, you name it, one measly pound is all I’ve kissed goodbye.
Study: Older Runners Are Slower, But Still Efficient
Older runners may not beat out younger counterparts when it comes to speed or recovery time, but a new study finds that in some ways they’re just as efficient.
Gym vs. Genes: How Exercise Trumps Obesity Genes
Our genes may have a lot to do with the way we look and behave, but they certainly don’t dictate our destiny. That’s true when it comes to our weight too.
Could Soccer Help Improve Health in the Homeless?
Playing a pickup soccer game two or three times a week could improve health among homeless men, a new study finds.
How Understanding Drug Addiction Can Motivate You to Exercise
Much has been made of the “runner’s high,” the euphoria attributed to pleasure-inducing neurotransmitters like dopamine and endorphins (the brain’s endogenous opiates) being released in the brain during exercise. But the question …
The Benefits of Exercise Add Up: Over Time, a Little Goes a Long Way
Increasingly, evidence suggests that even moderate amounts of exercise can lead to measurable health benefits. But while you don’t have to be a marathoner to be healthy, it helps if you exercise consistently and stay active over …
To Lose the Beer Gut, Try the Treadmill, Not the Dumbbells
Sweat it out on the treadmill or start pumping iron? A new study suggests that jogging (or similar aerobic exercise) is more effective than lifting weights for shedding fat lodged deep within the abdomen.
Just 15 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Add Years to Your Life
U.S. fitness guidelines recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise five days a week. But increasingly, evidence suggests that even half that amount can extend significant health benefits.
Even a Little Bit of Exercise Goes a Long Way
We all know that we’d be healthier, happier and sharper if we exercised regularly. But despite our best intentions, it rarely happens.
Gains in Muscle Mass, Not Just Weight Loss, May Help Lower Diabetes Risk
Lose weight. That’s often the first advice from doctors to their pre-diabetic patients. But while losing excess fat can help reverse Type 2 diabetes risk factors like insulin resistance and high blood-sugar levels, a new study …
More Evidence That Exercise Is Key to Brain Health
Regular physical activity — even walking — may be key to maintaining a sharp mind as we get older, two new studies suggest.
