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Small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life by a year when put into practice together, while making larger changes could provide more than nine additional years of life, according to a new study.

Exercise is famously good for the heart, but you may get an extra advantage for overall health by mixing up your workout routine, research has found.

Exercise is good for you. Doctors tell us that it will improve our health, help maintain a healthy weight, and release endorphins that will make us happier and decrease mental anxiety and depression.

Strength training doesn’t have to be complicated. Fitness content on social media may leave you thinking that you should only work out at specific times, use certain weights and incorporate an ever-rotating assortment of moves — but to reap the full benefits of building muscle, you can actually keep things surprisingly simple.

If you’ve ever started a new workout routine with the best intentions only to find yourself skipping sessions by week two, you’re not alone. I’m the type to get trapped in the same cycle of burnout, where I go hard for a couple of weeks, feel exhausted, feel guilty, and repeat. For me, what finally…

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You hit your stride on the elliptical machine and the electronic readout says your heart rate has reached zone 2 – the “fat-burning” zone. Is this the best zone for weight loss? Maybe you’re more focused on cardiovascular health. Should you strive to reach a different zone?

Finding an exercise routine you enjoy is key to sticking with it long term, says Dr. Josh Goldman. (Photo by G.L. Askew II/UCLA Health) December 29, 2025 By Tina Daunt 4 min read

Choosing an exercise you’re excited to try is a great place to start, but there’s more to a well-rounded fitness plan, says Pamela Geisel, MS, CSCS, an exercise physiologist and director of Performance Services at the HSS Tisch Sports Performance Center. “The truth is you won’t get fit by doing one type of exercise,” she adds.…