Bone structure, how easily you gain muscle, and where you tend to store fat all help define your somatotype (body type). Learn how to personalize your fitness goals based on your body type.

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...

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Have you ever noticed? Why does it happen to some people that they can’t lose weight even after a lot of effort, whereas for ...

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Low-impact cardio exercises raise your heart rate without stressing your joints. Doing low-impact exercises can lower your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Common low-impact exercises ...

Anaerobic exercise uses glucose for energy, instead of oxygen. Aerobic (cardio) and anaerobic exercises both improve health, but only anaerobic exercises build muscle mass and strength. Anaerobic ...

Which exercise machine burns the most calories? The one you enjoy and will use the most. Here are our all-time favorite cardio machines we have tested at Live Science. When you purchase through links ...

Pre-workout supplements have become increasingly popular among women looking to ramp up their fitness routines. Depending on their ingredients, they can help build lean muscle, improve exercise ...