Plenty of people are hitting the pavement, the pool or the trails this spring with new fitness goals but outdated information. Exercise scientists have solved many mysteries in the past century or so, ...

Do you know what your health stats mean, or how much exercise you should be getting each week? Let's see how well you do on our new health quiz. (Getty Images) It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all that ...

Test your knowledge with this quiz on common weight-bearing exercises and their target muscles. You can use what you learn to help sharpen your mind-muscle connection. Share on Pinterest Kate ...

Which factor is more important in helping overweight people to live longer and have better heart health? Exercise Weight loss Weight loss and exercise have about the same impact on longevity and heart ...

A chemical stress test uses medications to simulate your heart’s response to exercise. A stress test can assess how well your heart performs during exercise. Your doctor may suggest a stress test if ...

A study of 24 overweight men and women ages 18 to 55 found that 45 minutes of this activity led to an increase in appetite: Brisk walking on a treadmill Lifting weights Both walking and lifting ...