Why Does Anorexia Often Lead to Excessive Exercise?
A new study looks at why anorexia often causes excessive exercising and the genes that make people vulnerable to the condition. Read more ›
This Might Explain Why Some of Us Are Couch Potatoes
This new study is shedding some light on why some of us are motivated to exercise, while others find it hard to get off the sofa and hit the gym. Read more ›
Exercise Science at Lehman College
Brad Schoenfeld studied business in college, but shortly after graduation, his brother bought him a gym membership. That led to a passion for weightlifting. “Once I started lifting, it changed my life,” he said Read more ›
Walking Manhattan, Block by Block
A new book offers an urban walking guide to Manhattan. The writer walked 721 miles as he explored the borough block by block. Read more ›
Resistance Training at a Fast Pace Safe Despite High Blood Pressure
The research compared high-velocity resistance training with traditional resistance training in older women with high blood pressure. Read more ›
Less Physical Activity in Children Adds Pounds and Inches
A recent study suggests that when children cut back on physical activity, metabolic competition for calories is less, leaving their bodies free to grow more. Read more ›