On several occasions, I have written about the anti-aging beneficial effects of exercise. New studies, confirm earlier findings of exercise benefit. Now, a new study shows that exercise reduces levels ...

Getting kids to move before they hit the books sounds sensible but the science, including research connected to Harvard studies show that the effect is stronger and more measurable than most parents ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

Increasing physical fitness leads to a larger release of BDNF and better prefrontal cortex activity after a single session of exercise.

When you’re crunched for time and need to squeeze in a workout, it’s fair to want to get the most out of your effort. But while there’s been an ongoing debate about the merits of aerobic vs. anaerobic ...

Put simply, aerobic and anaerobic refer to the different ways in which your body produces energy while you’re running. We use the words to distinguish between different running intensities and to ...