Physical Activity

Park Fitness Equipment for Public Spaces Park fitness equipment is designed to bring strength training, mobility, and functional exercise into public parks and community spaces. Unlike indoor gym equipment or…

Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health. An expert on aging shares how to incorporate lifting into your routine. (Photo: Ayana Underwood/Canva)…

Published January 8, 2026 03:07AM In 1942, as desert warfare raged in North Africa, a crew of physiologists was dispatched to the Sonoran Desert to conduct experiments on soldiers. The…

Most people don't think to use the tool in this way, but experts swear by this method. (Photo: Ayana Underwood/Canva) Published January 7, 2026 12:40PM Massage guns have become ingrained…

Published January 7, 2026 11:16AM These days, longevity is the name of the health game: how are you treating your body now so that it can treat you well as…

Published January 6, 2026 03:41AM I have a runner friend who claims he has to avoid doing too many push-ups, otherwise he starts to bulk up so much that it…

Choosing your pace based on the physiological transition from easy to hard is more effective than calculations based on maximum heart rate, research shows. Photograph by Marcus Smith/August; Illustration by…

As cities and residential areas continue to grow, the demand for accessible, safe, and inclusive physical activity opportunities is increasing. Outdoor gyms placed directly within residential neighborhoods have proven to…

Published January 2, 2026 03:31AM The gym isn’t just a place to get regular cardio or access gobs of strength equipment—it’s also a community. That said, the gym works best…