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October 26, 2015

Less than recommended physical activity may still lengthen life

Staying active, even only slightly, confers major longevity benefits, researchers say.

October 26, 2015

MovNat fitness movement hones hunter-gatherer skills

Forget the bench press, treadmill and rowing machine. Some experts believe the best way to get fit is to go back to nature and hoist a boulder, jump a stream or climb a rock.

October 26, 2015

Leg strap monitors lactic acid for better workouts

Steps taken, distance traveled, even your heart rate -- your fitness tracker can already tell you plenty about your workout. But how do you really know if your body is working at its optimum level? A new device could make that easier. The BSXinsight is the first wearable to track your lactate threshold, and is available today (March 31) from $300.

October 26, 2015

Walking, biking and taking public transportation tied to lower weight

People who walk, bike or take public transportation to work tend to be thinner than those who ride in their own cars, according to a new study from the UK.

October 26, 2015

Studio starts a rowing revival

While it used to be just an old dust collector at the gym, the rowing machine is quickly becoming part of one of the hottest new trends in fitness. FoxNewsHealth.com’s Anna Kooiman recently paid a visit to Brooklyn Crew, New York City’s first indoor rowing studio

October 26, 2015

Is your home gym making you sick?

If you’re like most guys with a home gym, your equipment is tucked into some unused corner of your basement or garage. That’s a problem, because when you work out in those spaces you’re exposing yourself to dangerous pests, pollutants, and other hazards that can threaten your health.

October 26, 2015

Olympic skater Gracie Gold's secret to a tight, toned core

As the U.S. national champion, ice skater Gracie Gold showed up to the Sochi Olympics on a swell of positive momentum.

October 26, 2015

Kids may be more likely to use customized playgrounds

Specially tailored playgrounds met their goals of increasing kids' use and physical activity, in a new study from the Netherlands.

October 26, 2015

How french fries may help you recover after a workout

Fast-food lovers everywhere are celebrating! Researchers at the University of Montana released a small study that showed there was no difference in blood glucose, insulin response, and glycogen recovery between cyclists who ate a small portion of fast food after a workout versus those who consumed a sports-recovery product like Gatorade or energy bars.

October 26, 2015

3 lifestyle changes to boost your metabolism

You see them on TV and receive them in your email inbox— weight loss claims.