Plus, the surprising benefits of turning the intensity down a notch.

A recent study from Australia suggests that high intensity interval training may be optimal for body composition in older adults, by helping to lose fat while preserving muscle.

Many things threaten to spike your cortisol throughout the day, but your workout doesn’t have to be one of them. Low-cortisol workouts are low-impact, low-intensity exercises that allow you to get ...

The goal is to start your day with protein and exercise. Here's what happened when one writer tried it for two weeks straight.

Low-intensity exercise is thought to be better for keeping this “stress hormone” in check. But scientists say cortisol plays a crucial role in fueling your workout. Often called the “stress hormone,” ...

High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in ...

What's your workout persona? For me, it's the Energizer Bunny. I've been told by a trainer I'm like a Ferrari – always running. No, not literally. I'm more of a boxer/lifter type (if you are too, ...

Eye and visual cortex nerves. Source: CLIPAREA l Custom media/Shutterstock Low-intensity aerobic exercise arouses neurons in the visual cortex and enhances human vision more effectively than ...

All of these movements reduce sedentary time, are gentle on joints, have a low barrier to entry, are sustainable for many people, and would probably improve your mood. Soft cardio has it's place, but ...