Expert coaches say the mind-muscle connection (MMC) is one of the most important factors to consider when exercising, whether you enjoy Pilates, lifting weights, yoga, or running. As a trainer, I ...

You may be most familiar with exercises that involve repeating the same movements over and over, like lifting the best adjustable dumbbells for multiple reps and sets to build strength and muscle, or ...

In a new book The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage, author Kelly McGonigal argues that we should look beyond weight loss to the many social and ...

You’ve probably heard the saying “running is 90 percent mental, the rest is physical.” Of course you need the muscular strength to propel you forward, but without your brain, you won’t get far. It’s ...

Staying physically active helps seniors boost energy, improve mood, and strengthen the mind-body connection. (Leslie Sokol's Dance photo) The connection between your physical and mental well-being is ...

You may be familiar with the four vital signs monitored by clinicians: body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure. When you visit your health care provider for your yearly ...