exercise

A study released in 2020 looked at whether paying closer attention to the world around you during your regular walks can improve the walks’ mental health benefits. This practice is called an “awe walk,” and anyone can try it.

So many people have taken up the habit of a daily walk during the pandemic that it’s become a cliché — the subject of memes and ironic jokes. But what you probably don’t know is that a specific kind of walk has even greater power to boost our sense of well-being than our usual stroll around the block. A study...

You may feel deep in a rut, but your brain in more malleable than you think. And it is possible to change your brain to achieve more happiness. NBCLX takes a closer look at what psychology researchers are saying about the links between our habits and behavior and our mental well-being.

A child has died following “a tragic accident” on a Peloton treadmill, the company announced Thursday.

With most people spending more time at home than ever before, it’s important to make the most of your time outside. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker has some tips to practice mindfulness and de-stress during your daily walk.

“Blue Zones” are areas of the world where people live remarkably long, active lives and include such diverse places as Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy and Nicoya, Costa Rica. While we can’t all live in a Blue Zone, we can learn how to have healthier lifestyles from the way people live in those areas. Dan Buettner, a journalist and explorer who...

Even after almost a year spent working remotely due to the Covid, there are still problems many are seeking solutions to in order to help us stay productive. 

Whoop CEO Will Ahmed talks to CNBC Make It about the obsession that led to his billion-dollar fitness wearable company and why he loves cold showers.

Peloton’s CEO is promising anxious customers still waiting on their cycles that the company is working to offer clearer answers on when those might arrive.

Thousands of Americans injure themselves while shoveling snow every year, with muscle and ligament injuries being the most common. Here are four stretches you can do before grabbing that shovel to help prevent injuries.

Peloton’s momentum could peter out in 2021 as the economy slowly reopens, says Strategic Wealth Partners’ Mark Tepper.

More than 15 years ago, I set out to study the longevity and food habits of the world’s healthiest people. From meat consumption to how they monitor coffee and wine intake, here’s what I learned.

A Gold’s Gym announced plans to open a turf-covered outdoor promenade for classes and training sessions at a new location that’s set to open over the Rosslyn Metro station in early 2021. News4’s Tommy McFly shows how a growing number of gyms are starting to offer outdoor amenities.

News 4’s Tommy McFly takes a look at new socially distant workout classes you can take at Audi Field.

Cooped-up Americans are finding ways to get fresh air while maintaining social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.

The District and D.C. United are teaming up to help make exercising a little easier and more enjoyable. News4’s Dave Johnson reports. Get more info at dcunited.com.

News 4’s Jackie Bensen takes a closer look at areas D.C. is trying to close off for people to exercise.

Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss has both sides of the debate over whether some roads should be closed to give people room to get outside and exercise.

Virginia cycling company, Good Sweat, has found a way to keep people active from home in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Founder Ali Hashemi, is renting out her stationary bikes to customers and hosting her usual classes live online. She said her first thought was about what she could do to help the community and figured if people…

Places like Good Sweat are holding exercise classes live online for customers stuck at home. News4’s Cory Smith reports.