There are so many exercise fads, myths and misconceptions that it can be difficult sorting fact from fiction. Brian Udermann, professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and author of ...

Suzanne Schmid, of Springfield, Ill., could be the poster girl for health and fitness. The jewelry designer runs, plays volleyball, skates, trains with weights and knows what kind of foods make her ...

Walking into the gym, you’ll hear plenty of advice from all directions. Some of these tips sound convincing but might actually be keeping you from reaching your fitness goals. By clearing up these ...

Muscle soreness and “feeling the burn” can occur during a normal healthy exercise routine. However, you should never experience a sharp, deep, intense or lingering pain during or after exercise. In ...

Scrolling through fitness advice online feels like navigating a minefield of contradictory information and outdated beliefs that just won’t disappear. You’re probably following workout rules that made ...

Myths are popular in our society. There are myths about money, ghosts, cars, science … and, of course, exercise and food. Myths are beliefs that are not true. Obviously, if myths are not true, but ...

In the glossy world of fitness influencers and viral workout trends, certain myths have taken root with the tenacity of invasive vines, slowly but surely strangling authentic progress. These seemingly ...

We live in a world that is increasingly sedentary. We get around in trains, planes and automobiles, sit for long hours at work stations, and recreate and entertain ourselves along with our children ...

Health experts say adults should aim for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a day. These are defined as activities that make us work hard enough to breathe faster and raise the heart ...

Don't let these common misconceptions trip you up in your journey. Myth 1- Constantly doing abdominal exercises will get you amazing abs. This common myth is possibly the number one thing keeping both ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more than just joint pain—it’s a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. However, misconceptions about the condition often delay diagnosis ...