An hour of brisk walking in the forest, on the beach, or in a green park reduces stress hormones, improves mood and makes exercise easier to enjoy. These findings from a new study by researchers at ...

Exercising in natural surroundings -- a jog through a park, a bicycle ride along a trail -- could be more beneficial than working out indoors, a new review suggests. However, access to natural areas ...

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is increasingly recognised as a vital indicator of overall health, reflecting the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained ...

Via Mind Hacks comes this conclusion from an 1890 journal for mental health on the appeal of cycling: For most of us the exquisite loveliness and delight of a fine summer’s day have a special charm.

In this excerpt, author Misty Pratt explores emerging research—and her own experience—that suggests remedies like park prescriptions may be as key to mental and physical health as diet, exercise, and ...

Sports Science and Exercise is an inherently multidisciplinary field, integrating principles from physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and sports medicine to advance our understanding of ...

Runners in Hawaii exercise at sunset. Exercise has profound effects on brain structure and provides more subtle mental health benefits as well. Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images for IRONMAN Mental health ...

Taking “exercise snacks” could be the key to boosting your fitness if you lack the time and motivation to hit the gym, researchers have discovered. Working out in short five-minute bursts, for example ...