Exercise Science

March is National Sleep Month, which is an ideal time to learn more about how sleep impacts the pursuit and achievement of health and fitness goals.

While exercise is an important form of physical activity that can burn hundreds of calories at a time, other forms of physical activity, called non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), can play a significant role in helping to maximize the total amount of calories burned in a single day. Here are six things to know about NEAT and how it can help you reach your health and weight-loss goals.

Muscle growth takes time, solid nutrition, and consistent training practices aimed at developing muscle hypertrophy. Learn more about how muscle grows.

You’ve likely heard of the metabolism-boosting, blood sugar-lowering and cardioprotective benefits of exercise, but are you aware of its powerful depression- and anxiety-reducing effects? Here are six proven way to improve your mental and emotional health through exercise.

From improved cognition to greater energy and health, a good night’s sleep is the bedrock to wellness and well-being. Unfortunately, most of us don’t get nearly enough sleep to reap these benefits. Here are some simple and effective ways to improve your sleep hygiene and put you on the path to better sleep.