For women in this group, around four hours of exercise per week decreased their risk of heart disease by 30 percent. Men in ...

Strong bones start with strong habits—and these expert-backed exercises will help you build both. After 50, staying active is ...

One sign that midlife is coming in hot is what the Internet loves to call menopause belly. Technically, it’s increased natural fat accumulation in the midsection that typically happens during midlife.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." MOST GUYS GO about their business in the gym with one of two goals: They either want to build strength or ...

Introduction: Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is widely used to alleviate menopausal symptoms, but concerns regarding its risks have led many women to seek alternative treatments, such as physical ...

Compound exercises use multiple joints to perform a specific movement, while isolation exercises target a specific joint. Both types of exercises build muscle and burn calories; deciding which is best ...

An experimental drug for treating diabetes and obesity has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and increase fat burning. It is a β2-adrenergic receptor (β2AR) agonist that mimics the effects of ...

Head to nearly any packed gym, and you’ll probably see at least one woman working on her core. Maybe she’s whipping out some bicycle crunches, or holding still in an impressively-long plank. There are ...

As someone who trains, I know how difficult it can be to get started when you're looking at all the countless exercises and variations that exist. To help you narrow it down as you work to build ...