In a world record attempt, an Irish man is walking barefoot on a 3,400-mile trek from Istanbul to Ireland as a fitness expert ...

Running without shoes is no longer just a trend among elite athletes. More Americans are discovering how barefoot running can ...

From an injury-prevention standpoint, barefoot running offers long-term advantages. As the feet and ankles grow stronger, the ...

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 ...

Exercise appears to spark a whole-body anti-aging cascade, and scientists have now mapped out how it happens—and how a simple oral compound can mimic it. By following volunteers through rest, intense ...

Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you need support while standing. Heel raises challenge your balance while strengthening your calf muscles that help you walk and climb stairs ...

Eating before a workout gives you the energy to perform your best. After a workout, eating carbs and protein helps muscles recover and rebuild. It's important to eat after a workout to restore energy ...

I've been working out for years and I can do sit-ups in my sleep—but I still struggle to activate my core. I’ve always found it difficult to build strength in this area, until a trainer recommended ...

Weight machines are like old favorite friends at the gym—especially for building muscle. The isolated muscle movements they provide help move your body in a fixed path, promoting solid muscle growth.