The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

This funny-looking move is more than social media fluff. This leg day staple can save your spine.

Dragging yourself out of bed for a workout can be tough under any circumstances, let alone when you’re struggling with depression. But a new scientific review suggests that regular exercise can be as ...

"Exercise tells muscles to ‘clean up and reset,'" said lead author Priscillia Choy Sze Mun, a research assistant with the Cancer and Stem Cell Biology Programme at Duke-NUS. "Lowering DEAF1 helps ...

Share on Pinterest A recent review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy for depression. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images A recently updated Cochrane review found that ...

Getting in shape can be easier, and faster, than you might expect. By Christie Aschwanden If you’re resolving to make 2026 the year you finally get fit, here’s a simple way to ensure you meet your ...

A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence ...

Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like ...

Many of us experience a mood-boost after exercise, and now an updated review has revealed just how powerful it can be. Even light exercise, like walking or gardening, may ease the symptoms of ...

Hip thrusts are widely regarded as the gold standard for growing your glutes, but it’s not the only exercise that’ll help you achieve hypertrophy. In fact, there’s a whole range of movements that ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising questions about how exercise guidelines are set. Recent studies suggest ...