Regular exercise is an important part of living a healthy life, but some research suggests intense exercise may do more harm than good. A new study challenges previous findings and suggests that those ...

Extreme exercise doesn’t seem to shorten the lifespan as is widely believed, suggest the findings of a study on the longevity of the first 200 athletes to run a mile in under 4 minutes, and published ...

Why does everything always have to be so extreme?’ my mother asks me as I tell her that I’ve upped my exercise as a New Year’s resolution, with a view to doing an Olympic-distance triathlon (1,500m ...

A new, large-scale study finds that even extreme levels of fitness increase lifespan — particularly in older people. Share on Pinterest A new study finds that exercise, even at extreme levels, ...

Extreme workouts aren’t the secret to long-term fitness. A fitness coach reveals five everyday habits—from prioritising sleep ...

While exercise is vital for health, new research suggests extreme training might stress the heart. Experts caution that excessive workouts offer diminishing returns and can pose cardiovascular risks, ...

When Lewis Moody revealed this week that he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), the reaction was instant, and visceral. Within hours, tributes flooded in for the former England ...

Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need to be extra careful if you exercise or play sports when it’s baking outside. Your brain tries to keep your body within a ...

Those who have been reading my column since the 1970s know my philosophy of exercise has changed quite a bit. When these issues come up in conversation, I’m often asked about the changes and why I ...

Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need to be extra careful if you exercise or play sports when it’s baking outside. Your brain tries to keep your body within a ...