Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include Exercise ...

Maybe your knee twinges every time you sink into a squat. Or the joint feels off when you’re doing step-ups. Maybe you just can’t seem to lunge without experiencing some knee discomfort. Simply put, ...

While humans evolved to perform routine endurance activity, recent secular trends in the United States and globally have resulted in a dramatic rise in the amount of time spent inactive in both ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a ...

Not exercising regularly can have numerous side effects on the body, including weight gain, lower energy levels, and an increased risk of health conditions and diseases. 1. You Get Stiff Joints You ...

“Most of us have grown up influenced by a society overly obsessed with looking healthy at the expense of being healthy,” writes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., in “The Forever Strong™ Playbook: A Six-Week, ...

If there's one move that people roll their eyes at when they see it in a workout program, it's the burpee. But as someone interested in functional, time-effective exercise, it's one of my favourite ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Side planks trains your ...

You reach a point after 45 where strength, control, and stamina feel more meaningful than ever. Your body rewards the effort you put into it, especially when you challenge yourself with movements that ...