The problem of physical inactivity in industrialised countries is severe, complex, and highly resistant to intervention. According to the World Health Organisation, it contributes to 1.9 million ...

Regardless of how fond you are of working out, the same old routine can get flat-out boring. Getting to the gym regularly ...

In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers evaluated the effects of gamification and financial incentives on physical activity in individuals at risk of adverse cardiovascular ...

Fast feet workouts like jumping jacks are a great way to improve your coordination, agility, rhythm and balance.(Pexels/Ketut Subiyanto) Over time, what lasts more than athleticism, muscular strength ...

The author is a freelancer based just outside St. John's, N.L. At Bulldog Interactive Fitness For Youth, a Canadian chain of fitness clubs, kids pedal bikes hooked up to PlayStation racing games, use ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often isn’t the workout ...

The best brain exercises for memory require working your mind and your body, according to research and experts. Here's what you need to do.

Less than three in 10 adults who exercise (28%) say they find doing so fun – with 27% claiming their main motivation is to change the way they look, a study has found. A survey of 2,000 adults found ...

We all know that smoking, drinking alcohol and stress are bad for us, but evidence is emerging that physical inactivity is associated with a heightened risk of serious illness and death. According to ...

Let’s face it – traditional cardio workouts can feel like punishment. The monotonous treadmill sessions, the endless elliptical marathons, the dreadful feeling when someone suggests “going for a run.” ...