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  1. All Exercise & Fitness Articles | Page 1 - Harvard Health

    5 days ago · Many sports and activities provide a similar heart-pumping workout, such as boxing, swimming, cycling, basketball, dancing, and even pickleball. People can also get creative and …

  2. Exercise & fitness - Harvard Health

    Sep 27, 2024 · Exercising regularly — every day if possible — is the single most important thing you can do for your health. In the short term, exercise helps to control appetite, boost mood, …

  3. 10 tips for exercising safely - Harvard Health

    May 4, 2010 · Sports prompting repetitive wear and tear on certain parts of your body — such as swimming (shoulders), jogging (knees, ankles, and feet), tennis (elbows) — are often overuse …

  4. Taking up adaptive sports - Harvard Health

    Sep 12, 2022 · Exercise & Fitness Taking up adaptive sports A physical disability or other limitations needn't keep you away from health-boosting activities.

  5. All Physical Activity Articles | Page 1 - Harvard Health

    4 days ago · Simple mistakes can undermine an exercise regimen. Some errors can lead to muscle injury, such as skipping a warm-up before a workout, slouching while exercising, …

  6. Can exercise extend your life? - Harvard Health

    Mar 13, 2019 · The study explores the association between long-term mortality and various levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). CRF is a measure of how well your heart and lungs pump …

  7. Exercise matters to health and well-being, regardless of your size

    Jan 14, 2021 · Regardless of your size or fitness level, exercise has multiple benefits. Almost anything that gets you moving counts, and some activity is always better than none. These …

  8. Fitness face-off - Harvard Health

    Feb 1, 2025 · Popular exercise styles can be subject to trends. Scientists have studied high-intensity bursts of exercise a great deal in recent years, but research continues to also focus …

  9. The many ways exercise helps your heart - Harvard Health

    Jan 1, 2023 · Heart Health The many ways exercise helps your heart Physical activity triggers changes in your blood vessels, muscles, metabolism, and brain — all of which promote better …

  10. Pickleball: How to play safe, get fit, and have more fun - Harvard …

    Pickleball: How to play safe, get fit, and have more fun Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world — and for good reason. It’s accessible, low-impact, and incredibly effective …