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March 31, 2016

Diabetes link to sitting largely due to obesity and lack of exercise

Too much time spent sitting is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes, but the effect is primarily seen among those who are also obese or inactive most of the time, a recent Danish study finds.

March 31, 2016

Fitness class mixes cardio with mindfulness

Shrink Session isn’t your typical fitness class— life and fitness coach Erin Stutland created the workout for your mind, body and soul.

March 30, 2016

Video of 78-year-old grandma weightlifting goes viral

An Illinois grandmother has earned her bragging rights in the gym after a video showing her deadlifting 225 pounds went viral.

March 29, 2016

New workout takes the boredom out of running on a treadmill

Hate running on the treadmill? Elite runner David Siik created a new type of HIIT workout that blasts calories quickly while protecting joints

March 29, 2016

Simple steps help prevent deaths during youth sports

A few key policy changes can reduce sudden deaths during middle school and high school sports activities, according to a best practices statement in the Journal of Athletic training.

March 29, 2016

Burning calories tied to higher brain volume for elderly

- Older people who expend more energy on physical activity each week tend to have more gray matter in their brains than less active peers, according to a recent U.S. study.

March 29, 2016

9-year-old becomes youngest to complete 24-hour fitness course

A 9-year-old girl who developed a love of fitness as a means to cope with bullying has become the youngest competitor to complete a 24-hour obstacle course designed by the U.S. Navy.

March 29, 2016

Mediterranean diet tied to lower hip fracture risk

Women who maintain an overall healthy diet may benefit from a slightly reduced risk of hip fractures later in life, according to a new U.S. study.

March 29, 2016

Can exercise cause 'the big O'?

If you’ve been lacking gym motivation lately, here’s some news that might boost your drive: It’s possible to have an orgasm during exercise.

March 28, 2016

Driving to work linked to a fatter middle age

Choosing an active way to get to work could make a big difference in how much weight creeps on in middle age, a large U.K. study suggests.