Walking isn’t just good for your heart; a 2025 paper found that walking for more than 100 minutes per day was linked to a 23% ...

Here are some example exercises to try: Standing on one leg: close your eyes and lift one leg off the ground. If this is too ...

A lot of us struggle with back pain, whether it’s a knot in the shoulder, a tight lower back, kink in the neck, or generalized pain in difficult-to-reach locations. Eighty percent of us will ...

When you’re in pain, exercising may feel like the last thing you want to do. But a growing body of research suggests that, while it’s not a cure, physical activity may be a useful tool for managing ...

A strong back doesn’t just help you look good—it helps you live well. From better posture to fewer aches and a boost in daily ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...

Beach and pool season are starting. Why not get a little exercise while you’re in the sun? Credit...Yuvraj Khanna, Bryan Bennett, Zack Wittman, and Logan Cyrus for The New York Times Supported by By ...

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, ...