Exercise, a physical activity that can be performed in many ways as a daily routine, has its own benefits for maintaining overall health. Mind-body exercise is a multicomponent activity emphasising ...

You know exercise is good for you, but your brain still resists it like it’s punishment rather than reward. The problem isn’t willpower or discipline – it’s that your neural pathways haven’t learned ...

Exercises that wake up foundational muscles, have some complexity, and include explosive movements can get you ready for the ...

The connection between physical movement and mental well-being runs deeper than most people realize. While millions of people rely on pharmaceutical interventions to manage depression and anxiety, a ...

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, ...

Mandy Hagstrom is affiliated with Sports Oracle, a company that delivers the IOC diploma in Strength and Conditioning. Anurag Pandit is currently on a Research Training Program scholarship for his PhD ...

This is a common strength training technique that involves manipulating the muscle lengthening portion of an exercise, usually by slowing down the movement. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/Eugenio ...

The thoracic spine is the longest portion of the spine and includes the vertebrae situated between the neck and the lower back. While it’s primarily designed for stability and force absorption, the ...