Changing your rep range and your workout intensity can help you build more muscle, says an exercise scientist with decades of ...

Doctors and physiologists point to studies that show tiny, regular bursts of effort — like climbing a few stairs — can capture many of the benefits of the gym.

A series of recent studies has pinpointed the specific molecules and biological pathways through which physical activity protects the brain from aging, disease, and toxic protein buildup. Researchers ...

Studying exercise science prepares you for careers ranging from the clinical healthcare setting to human performance. The program teaches you about the scientific principles surrounding exercise ...

You might want to consider mixing up the different types of exercise you do throughout the week: a new study has found a ...

A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role. A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive ...

An exercise science degree can lead to careers in healthcare, fitness, public health, and human performance. At Willamette, you'll study how the body moves, how people stay healthy, and how to turn ...

Two people can do the same aerobic exercise with wildly different results. BYU exercise science researchers are finding a way to make sure everyone gets results from their workout. It’s a common ...

Drexel University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science is a dynamic, interdisciplinary program that blends foundational health and wellness education with advanced training in exercise ...

Gabe McMurtrie grew up immersed in video games until the fateful day in middle school when he discovered wrestling. Wrestling led to football and, then, weightlifting. By high school, he was hooked on ...

Let’s start thinking differently about exercise. Here’s how we know. Animal exercise studies typically run rats for weeks on running wheels. The animals gleefully run every night, sprinting several ...

Starting in Fall 2026, all graduate courses in this program will be 100% online. Exercise science undergraduates can accumulate up to 12 credits toward the completion of a master’s degree in exercise ...