“Repeating the same movements every session can lead to boredom and plateaus,” Mosca says. “Mixing in playful elements—like bodyweight challenges, balance work, or new movement patterns—keeps both the ...

Exercise prescriptions first started in 1968 when Ken Cooper recommended that everyone amass 40 points a week to achieve aerobic fitness. For example, this could be achieved by running one ...

A study shows that 18-hole rounds provide superior blood sugar and cholesterol benefits compared to walking, demonstrating ...

For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. These painful, uncontrolled spasms – formally known as ...

How do we encourage older adults to exercise, and what type of exercise is best? Exergames may provide a good solution. Exergames are interactive games that combine physical and mental activity, and ...

A Utah man has revealed how he was able to shed about 70 pounds while playing his favorite video game. The merits of playing video games remain a subject of some debate. In 2020, a study of over 2,000 ...

A new study reveals why children's playtime should be about more than just physical activity. The study’s author, Dr. Stephanie Alexander explained that, “Play is an activity that brings pleasure and ...