It feels good to push the body to the point of exhaustion. Leaving the gym or a fitness class soaked with sweat is a deeply satisfying manifestation of the endorphins humming around in your brain.

The debate about how hard to push during exercise has persisted for decades, with fitness approaches swinging between high-intensity interval training and gentler, steady-state activities. However, ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Lack of time is often the main reason people don’t exercise regularly. But a type of interval workout recently popularised by ...

Fitness programs can be built around just about anything. CrossFit is based on the philosophy that constantly varied movements performed with moderate intensity improve physical competence. Yoga is ...

Stepping outside for a brisk walk can bring significant health benefits. Walking has been linked to improved blood pressure, ...

When you can’t fit your entire workout into a busy day, do you think there’s no point in doing anything at all? You should rethink that mindset. Just 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity ...

Walking is often thought of as a mere mode of transportation: a way to get from point A to point B. Few of us consider the fact that it’s one of the most fundamental, accessible physical activities a ...

A personal trainer explains how much cardio, strength and mobility beginners need to do weekly to see improvements in heart ...