Fitness Studies

Researchers found that those with higher levels of fitness reported a 16 percent lower risk of depression. If depression was diagnosed, those with higher levels of fitness reported a 56 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related...

Not only are group exercisers more loyal than non-group exercisers, but the study also found that members who have multiple reasons for visiting the health club are more loyal than those who have one reason to visit.

Between week nine and week 16 of the study, patients who were eligible to receive financial rewards reported 1,368 more steps per day than patients who were not eligible for compensation.

New research by Les Mills suggests strict weekly limits on HIIT training for maximum effectiveness, while a new ACE report outlines the benefits of HIIT resistance exercise when compared with traditional workouts.

Researchers found that high levels of cardio fitness can reduce a genetically susceptible person's risk of coronary heart disease by 49 percent and risk of atrial fibrillation by 60 percent.

Researchers found that the average age for dementia onset is 11 years later for women with high stamina versus those with medium stamina.

As little as 10 minutes of exercise per week can make a "significant difference" in a person's mood, according to a new study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies.