If a person has diabetes, it is important that they get enough exercise. Physical activity can help control blood sugar levels and lower an individual’s risk of developing complications from their ...

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

Anaerobic exercise is similar to aerobic exercise but uses a different form of energy — quickly and immediately. Anaerobic exercises include high-intensity interval training (HIIT), weight lifting, ...

Donald M. Lamkin receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and the UCLA Norman Cousins Center. The global fitness industry will generate over ...

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The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. The global fitness industry will generate over US$80 billion in revenue in ...