The Mayo Clinic points out that certain types of static or isometric exercises using just body weight have significant benefits. Research in a large study recently showed that certain exercises using ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

Tone up after 50 in 30 days with 5 daily exercises: kettlebell swings, incline presses, lunges, rows, and bicycle crunches.

Somatic exercises focus on awareness or perception of physical movements and tap into the mind-body connection to help improve mental health and relieve physical tension. Many of us have felt that ...

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

When it comes to fitness, it doesn't get more old-school than primal movement patterns. Here's why they're so important. If you’ve ever watched a baby in action, you’ve likely noticed that they tend ...

The healthiest things you can do for yourself are often the most basic: drinking water, eating your greens, and moving your body are just three examples. It’s the latter that’s at the core of the ...

Crawling around like a crab or gorilla has become a bona fide exercise fad. It looks a little silly, but it’s also a serious workout. Crawling around like a crab or gorilla has become a bona fide ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. "Movement snack" is a catch-all term for any ...

Restore muscle tone and balance with 5 standing exercises that fire your whole body and feel easier on joints after 65.