When Flo Meiler lined up for the triple jump at the National Senior Games this summer, she was fired up. She usually makes the hop, skip, and jump into the sand-filled pit from a board that’s 10 feet ...

When to exercise for better heart health, how much time you should spend lifting weights, and other recommendations to optimize your workouts. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Here at Health, we report ...

For many Americans, a new year means new fitness goals. According to survey data released by YouGov, Americans’ top New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, with 25% of respondents listed exercising ...

Everyone knows fitness and health are important. However, even for people who are religious about working out, there are days when it is hard to motivate oneself to do it or even find the time. And if ...

The benefits of strength training for women over 50 are vast; it is so important to maintain muscle mass with age. But strength training should be done alongside cardio for a well-rounded fitness ...

Three UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine physicians offer their tips for starting an exercise routine, preventing injury and knowing the limits of working out too much. What is the best type of exercise ...

Whether you’re focused on building muscle, improving your balance or working on your ability to complete longer, sustained workouts, one thing’s for sure: you’ll need to take small, actionable steps ...