tag | exercise

July 30, 2021 | 3:15 PM

Study finds that exercise with weight training promotes fat burning

Muscle cells and fat cells both advantaged by resistance moves

By Merideth Bucher
July 30, 2021 | 3:10 PM

Some avoid lifting weights because of intimidation factor

 While going to a gym isn’t for everyone — resistance training at home or outside is something people of all skill levels can do. 

By Staff
December 30, 2020 | 11:28 AM

Black women’s groups find health and healing on hikes, but sometimes racism, too

A Black sisterhood of hikers in Colorado now has chapters across the U.S. and Canada, and includes other sports.

By Chandra Thomas Whitfield/Kaiser Health News

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September 2, 2020 | 8:12 AM

Making gyms safer: Why the virus is less likely to spread there than in a bar

It's clear that there are many things gym owners — and gym members — can do to lower the risk of infection at a gym, but that doesn't mean the risk is gone.
By Will Stone/NPR
July 5, 2020 | 8:44 AM

My gym is reopening. Is it safe to work out there?

"If it was someone in my family [who was high risk] I would suggest that they not go to a gym."
By NPR
January 4, 2020 | 8:13 AM

Hope, happiness and social connection: Hidden benefits of regular exercise

By NPR
June 30, 2019 | 9:23 AM

Fixing the nightmare gym class can be for some kids

By Alan Yu/WHYY
August 18, 2016 | 2:13 PM

Letterkenny tests anti-terrorism response

By Jim Hook/Chambersburg Public Opinion
August 11, 2014 | 10:56 AM

Will your child stunt their growth if they lift weights?

By Dr. Daniel G. Drury, Gettysburg College
September 20, 2013 | 4:05 AM

Transforming Health: type 2 diabetes

By Matt Paul