You’re angry. Maybe something happened at work or you had an argument with your significant other. You head to the gym, put your headphones on and load a barbell. You not only crush a personal record, ...

Expert recommends doing these four breathing exercises every day to reduce stress and anxiety - Breathe your way to a calmer ...

April is Stress Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we’re exploring ways to reduce our stress and cortisol levels, starting with helping you establish healthier habits and ways to work out that also ...

So, what’s the difference between exercise and meditation for anxiety relief? “You can think of exercise as a bottom-up approach — the body affecting the brain. Meditation is a top-down approach — the ...

A growing trend says that a 15-minute ritual before training might be the make-or-break moment of your whole session.

When people think about physical activity, many picture intense, sweat-filled runs or gym workouts, “but really, physical ...

Is your world dominated by wellness trends like mindfulness apps, guided meditation and breathwork challenges? We have good ...

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol have been ...

Before Anna Cockrell became a professional track and field athlete, she didn't always cool down or stretch after exercising. Between night classes and early morning practice in college, she didn't ...

It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR's Life Kit helps you build out your post-workout recovery routine.