Ever heard the expression “Smelling the barn?” When a horse returns to within sniffing range of the stable after a long ride, the horse spontaneously increases its pace to get the darn thing over with ...

MANAYUNK (WPVI) -- Exercise is good for just about everyone, but for some people it may actually help slow the progression of a disease. When you think of boxing and Parkinson's Disease, you may think ...

There is nothing fun about this running progression, other than when it is done. Once you have improved your running pace with 400- and 800-meter goal pace repeats, the next challenge is to take it up ...

The scenario feels painfully familiar to fitness enthusiasts everywhere: weeks or months of consistent progress suddenly evaporate, leaving you staring at the same weights, the same endurance levels, ...

The treadmill–it’s no coincidence that it rhymes with 'dreadmill,’ a term that runners throw around liberally. Some of us might be inclined to consider the treadmill as a last resort to training when ...

Walking a mile a day will engage all of your lower-body muscles as well as your core and arms if your form is on point. Your ...

Being physically active is good for every part of you—including your brain. The latest research shows that it can help slow ...

Even a few thousand steps a day can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research published in the medical journal Nature Medicine.The analysis is the first to show effects in ...

If you have ever dabbled in triathlon training, you may have heard of (or tried) a workout referred to as a BRICK. The term "brick" could refer to what your legs feel like as you transition from the ...

Taking a pleasant daily stroll could help slow the protein buildup and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease, ...

While there’s no cure, there are some ways to put the brakes on this progressive disease. First: exercise! People with early ...