The evidence base consisted of 52 systematic reviews (42 for exercise, nine for diet, and one for weight management), and an additional 23 randomized controlled trials. The most commonly studied types ...

High-impact exercises like burpees, weighted squats, cycling, and contact sports can aggravate sciatica by putting pressure on your spine, sciatic nerve, and lower back. Certain stretches and ...

High-intensity exercise has many advantages, but it's not for everyone. Older people, people with chronic health conditions, and those with disabilities can't perform vigorous exercise. Low-intensity ...

A rep is a repetition — that is, the number of times you do an exercise before you take a short break. A set is a group of repetitions, like two sets of 15 reps. Strength training is a type of ...

For most people, waiting 1 to 2 hours after a moderate-sized meal or at least 30 minutes after a snack is sufficient to avoid digestive discomfort during exercise. The optimal time to wait depends on ...

Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Premier Physical Therapy in Chicago. He works in both outpatient rehab and in-home physical therapy. Weak pelvic floor muscles may cause ...