Activities like martial arts that involve whole body exercise, psychological factors, and interactions with others have clear brain and body benefits for all ages.

Regular, short bursts of physical activity or exercise can provide sustainable health benefits for those who simply haven’t ...

New research suggests that long-standing assumptions about sex and gender continue to shape how studies are designed, interpreted, and reported.

Experts weigh in on the potential risks.

A UBC study of more than 600 exercise physiology research articles found nearly half included only male participants while fewer than one in ten focused exclusively on females, revealing gender gaps c ...

A major review finds exercise science still treats the male body as the default, sidelining women in research and raising questions about how universal fitness, training and recovery advice really is ...

As the world's best athletes take to frozen tracks, snow-covered courses and ice-lined arenas at the Winter Olympics, the ...

Fasted or fueled? Experts break down the pros and cons of eating before a lift—and what to eat to power your workouts and ...

Menopause is a critical juncture in a woman's life, characterised by major hormonal shifts, including cessation of menstruation and big drop in estrogen. These changes bring about both psychological ...

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

Athletes may not have to observe pre-game abstinence before a big event after all. According to new research, sexual activity before intense exercise doesn't slow down an athlete's performance—in some ...