You may be able to run faster if you take off your shoes. But you also risk injury, new studies show.

Thousands of injuries could be prevented and billions of dollars in medical costs could be saved each year if states implemented more research-based prevention policies, concludes a new report released today.

New research confirms that athletes have a higher tolerance for pain than couch potatoes or even weekend warriors, and the finding could help investigators discover better ways to manage pain.

College football and hockey players sustain numerous blows to the head every season. Those hits, according to a new study, may add up to brain injuries that impact learning.

Does high blood pressure run in your family? Keeping physically fit may lower your odds of developing high blood pressure by a third.

Should you stretch before or after a workout, and how should you stretch? WebMD talks to experts about stretching.

WebMD talks to celebrity trainers about how the Avengers stars stay in shape.

Want to build up your muscles in time for beach season? High reps with low weights may be the way to go, a new study suggests.

Exercise is only part of a complete weight loss plan. WebMD provides expert tips for not only losing weight, but also maintaining a slimmer and healthier physique.

What's your exercise excuse? Find out the most common reasons people don't exercise and how to overcome them.

Here's what doesn't really work well if you want to lose weight: "diet" foods, non-prescription weight loss supplements, and liquid or fad diets.

Your brain isn't a muscle, but as you age exercise can improve your memory and other thinking skills, a new study shows.

New research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that people who spend a lot of time sitting may be up to 40% more likely to die from any cause than those who don't sit as long.

People who spend a lot of time on bicycles or in spinning class often complain of genital numbness, and now a new study in women suggests that low handlebars may be at least partly to blame.

Can't find the motivation to get started with an exercise program? Experts offer exercise tips that can help get you off the sofa.

A new study shows that cool hands may allow you to exercise for longer periods of time.

WebMD explains how yoga can benefit people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities.

Can an ice bath really ward off the muscle soreness that can kick in a day or so after an intense workout? According to a new review, it is better than doing nothing and equal to other remedies such as compression stockings or stretching.

A new report from the CDC shows that more patients are getting prescriptions for exercise from their doctors.

Small hits to the head may add up to injuries for high school football players, according to a new study by the Purdue Neurotrauma Group at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.

WebMD talks to celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson about what it takes to be as fit as Madonna is.

When a runner dies during a marathon because their heart stops, it's big news -- and can be scary to the 2 million runners who participate in U.S. long-distance events each year.

Have you stopped exercising due to injury, a busy schedule, or general life events? Here's how you can get started again.

In a new study of more than 14,000 men, those who maintained or boosted their fitness level were less likely to die from any cause, including heart disease even. This was true even if their weight stayed the same or increased compared to men whose fitness levels dipped over time.

Regularly hitting a soccer ball with your head -- even just a few times a day -- has been linked to traumatic brain injuries, researchers report.