Exercise

A new study has shed light on the links between muscle-strengthening activities and risk of death, and found that as little as 30-60 minutes of this activity per week could have a significant impact on our longevity.

Researchers from Rutgers University have conducted a close investigation of the metabolic differences between night owls and early birds, finding those who prefer staying up late may be at greater risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Keeping fit indoors can be a challenge, though the challenge with many home fitness devices is maintaining motivation. So-called smart rowing machines can help keep you engaged, and Peloton has now put its long-rumored Row up for pre-order.

New research has approached the relationship between exercise and brain health with a long-term view, tapping into a year’s worth of Fitbit data to gauge the impacts of different types of physical activity, and turned up some interesting results.

A hormone released by muscles during exercise has been found to reduce levels of a protein associated with Parkinson’s disease. The promising animal study indicates future therapies may be developed based on the way this hormone improves brain health.

New research has offered interesting new insights around the most efficient forms of exercise, demonstrating that even very brief dumbbell workouts each day can lead to a significant boost in muscle strength.

A research team in Germany has found that even slight changes to regular physical activity, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, can counter the age-related loss of volume in brain regions linked to disease.

New research from scientist at Anglia Ruskin University suggests that more stable communities of gut bacteria can boost performance among endurance runners, and also indicates that diet may play a pivotal role.

Scientists have discovered a gene, activated by exercise, which is responsible for building muscle strength. The find also opens the possibility of treatments that offer some of the health benefits even without exercise.

Planning an extra hour in the gym to counteract the effects of that doughnut in the morning? Think again. According to new research from the University of Sydney, high levels of exercise cannot offset the damaging effects of poor dietary choices.

Juggling work, chores, family and friends can make it difficult to find time for exercise throughout the week, but a new study suggests squeezing some in on the weekend is well worth our while and still lowers the risk of an early death.

Rowing machines provide a great workout but they do take up a lot of space, which is why many fold in half. The King Smith WR1 takes things a step further, by folding in thirds to form a wheeled wood-sided cube.