Exercise is supposed to make us happy, reduce stress, and keep our brains fit. Exercise is considered a key to a healthy life, from childhood to old age. But what actually happens in the brain when we ...

Getting fit amplifies the brain’s response to workouts, triggering bursts of a growth protein BDNF that strengthens neural ...

Imagine you have just finished a workout. Your legs are like jelly, your lungs are burning and you just want to collapse on the couch. But instead, you pick yourself up and go for a brisk walk. While ...

We often think of exercise as something we do for our body — to lose weight, strengthen muscles, or stay fit. But what if the biggest benefit of moving your body isn’t physical at all? What if it is ...

“No pain, no gain” is a long-standing mantra in the fitness world, suggesting a workout has to leave you writhing in a world of hurt in order to be effective. Social media supports this notion, with ...

Imagine you have just finished a workout. Your legs are like jelly, your lungs are burning and you just want to collapse on the couch. But instead, you pick yourself up and go for a brisk walk. While ...