People who’ve had a stroke might worry about pushing themselves hard at the gym. New research suggests high intensity interval training (HIIT) can do more to improve fitness than moderate-intensity ...

A recent study published in Aging and Disease presents groundbreaking findings on the lasting cognitive benefits of high-intensity exercise. The research, which followed 151 adults aged 65-85 over ...

A longitudinal study by University of Queensland researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults for up to 5 years. Emeritus Professor Perry Bartlett and ...

A single session of high-intensity exercise can disturb the body's main stress hormone, leading to less activity after the workout, a lower body temperature, and weight gain, a new study of mice finds ...

Working out hard may fast-track your weight loss goals — especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger ...

Lack of time is often the main reason people don’t exercise regularly. But a type of interval workout recently popularised by ...

There may, however, be a shortcut. High-intensity interval training ( HIIT) promises to get you fit with just a few minutes ...

HIIT exercise isn't for everyone and there's some evidence that you can overdo it. Here's what the experts recommend ...

You’ve probably heard of high intensity interval training (a.k.a. HIIT), but have you heard of high impact training? Though they sound similar, these two types of exercise are a little different. Like ...

The study included 30 participants between the ages 50-78, all overweight or obese (a cancer risk) yet healthy otherwise.

Stepping outside for a brisk walk can bring significant health benefits. Walking has been linked to improved blood pressure, ...