In America, for instance, fewer than half of adults meet the minimum recommendations for just cardiovascular exercise alone.

Not sure how much you should exercise every week? Here's the recommended activity goals for adults and simple ways to improve ...

When it comes to exercise, doing something is always better than doing nothing, but how much does one really need?

You may already know that moving your body is good for your mind. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to sign up for a marathon or climb a mountain to reap the mental health benefits — ...

A new study suggests that adults should aim for up to 4 times the current recommended amount of aerobic exercise per week for optimal heart health. The researchers say that adults should engage in ...

Time to start logging more minutes on the treadmill — think marathon distances. New research out Tuesday reimagines the rules for how much we should be exercising each week for heart health benefits, ...

For years, 10,000 steps a day has been promoted as the gold standard for good health. But new research suggests that adults ...

NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us stories on food fortification, why some people don't seem to get the flu, and a study on how much vigorous exercise you really need. It's time now for our ...

The cardio craze has ebbed and flowed for decades. At various points in time, it’s felt like everyone is obsessed with cardio-based workouts—and doing a lot of them—from step aerobics in the ’80s to ...

Getting in shape can be easier, and faster, than you might expect. By Christie Aschwanden If you’re resolving to make 2026 the year you finally get fit, here’s a simple way to ensure you meet your ...