It's really hard to stick to an exercise routine — even when we really want to. Only about a third of paying gym members actually work out on a regular basis, as survey after survey shows. If that ...

It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR's Life Kit helps you build out your post-workout recovery routine.

Not only did I avoid losing strength after a year of working out as a full-time traveller, but I actually got stronger’ ...

So you’ve been lifting, running, or training for a while, and you’ve asked yourself: Do I need to change my routine every few weeks? Some people swear by “muscle confusion,” while others say ...

You're buckled into your seat, the engines roar to life, and suddenly your stomach decides to audition for a gymnastics routine. You're not alone. Motion sickness during takeoff affects a couple of ...

A small lab-based study found that a 12-week cycling program improved inhibitory control over six weeks. This adds to the evidence that exercise can be an effective strategy for improving cognitive ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Tweaking an exercise routine you’ve done for a while ...