Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps are able to offset the health risks of sedentary behaviour.

While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of aerobic exercise, according to new research from Iowa State University.

Who knew that when you call yourself an idiot for making a small mistake that it impacts the health of your heart? ACE gives a run down on research which shows the surprising link between self compassion and cardiovascular health.

A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector

The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it wants to successfully tackle a cardiovascular disease emergency that has resulted in almost 100,000 excess deaths since the start of 2020.

If operators want to grow their business, they need to support those with long-term health conditions, says Exi’s head of research. She tells Kate Cracknell how this can be achieved

As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities

A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), called Global Status Report on Physical Activity 2022, has revealed that physical inactivity between 2020 and 2030 will result in almost 500m people developing a preventable, non-communicable disease (NCD), at a cost of US$300bn, if governments do not act urgently.

Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medica in a US$3.9bn deal that will see it moving further into the wellness market.

Can exercise professionals gain the wider trust of the medical community, and play a pivotal role in the wellbeing agenda?

Ground-breaking research from the University of Copenhagen identifies the best times of day to exercise

Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises can significantly reduce the risk of dying prematurely from all causes.

Researchers have found the benefits of being fit far outweigh those of weight loss when it comes to all-cause mortality risk

People deemed obese should concentrate on exercise and staying fit – rather than dieting and weight loss – when it comes to cutting the risk of dying early.

Lockdown wasn’t good for the nation’s health, and the bad habits forged in lockdown one have endured. Dr Felix Naughton talks to Kath Hudson about the findings from the UEA’s research

Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from Harvard Medical School.

Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, finds a new study

Being physically active lessens the chance of a person becoming seriously ill with – and dying as a result of – a COVID-19 infection.

Excess body fat and obesity are likely to have contributed to more deaths in England and Scotland than smoking since 2014, according to new research from the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow.

Anthony and his brother Ian founded a health charity, Fixing Dad, to save their father’s life. They tell their moving story

Passive relaxation improves heart rate variability. This study shows active interventions can have the same effect

Simon Harling explains how exercise professionals can ensure a safe return to exercise for post-COVID patients

Gyms and health clubs are a cornerstone of the global recovery from COVID-19 – and should be given the necessary backing by governments, according to Phillip Mills, founder and executive director of Les Mills.

Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills

The impact of exercise on the immune system has never been more important. We look at immunity-boosting protocols from two equipment developers

With office workers spending over eight hours per day sitting at their desks, and one in six affected by mental health issues every year, it is no surprise that businesses are looking to introduce ‘wellness’ to the workplace

The Professor of behavioural medicine is proposing PACE labelling to show people how long they would need to walk or run in order to burn off calories eaten

This Warwickshire GP has launched a virtual fitness club at his practice

The improvements in health and wellbeing associated with exercise referral schemes aren’t as large as hoped, according to a new study.

People over the age of 60 should increase their exercise levels in order to prevent heart disease and stroke.