When Flo Meiler lined up for the triple jump at the National Senior Games this summer, she was fired up. She usually makes the hop, skip, and jump into the sand-filled pit from a board that’s 10 feet ...

Here's all about whether children with asthma can safely play sports, which activities are best, and expert tips on managing ...

Sport and exercise psychology examines how mental, emotional and social factors influence engagement in physical activity, athletic performance and lifelong wellbeing. In competitive contexts it ...

Lorcan Daly, a sports scientist who studies champion rowers over 50, said his dad took up the sport at 73, and won four ...

High-impact moves like running, jumping, volleyball, and jump rope can increase pelvic pressure and worsen overactive bladder (OAB) leaks and urgency. Lower-impact options such as walking, hiking, ...

All forms of exercise help you live longer, but some activities come with extra benefits. By Simar Bajaj Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to lengthen your life. Research consistently ...

The benefits of strength training for women over 50 are vast; it is so important to maintain muscle mass with age. But strength training should be done alongside cardio for a well-rounded fitness ...

Never mind the popular image of Americans as sedentary, housebound, and living on the couch. It turns out a whopping 80% of us are physically active, according to a new report from the Sports and ...

Sport, exercise and physical activity are vital for women’s health and well-being, yet returning to these activities following injury, postpartum and through ageing can be challenging.1–3 There has ...

Often ignored in the world of cardio and weight loss, leg muscles actually carry the weight of your entire body, so they help you move better, prevent injuries, and make daily movement easier. For ...

Share on Pinterest How to find, and stick to, an exercise routine that works for you, according to a sports medicine expert. Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images As we age, our bodies and our busy lives ...

Numerous studies have demonstrated that regular physical activity and exercise can help alleviate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, make them ...