Exercise

The Cold War-era test was a staple of school gyms for half a century before the Obama administration replaced it. Trump says his focus on childhood fitness is for both physical and patriotic reasons.

The British Journal of Sports Medicine compared studies of people who did not exercise and those just starting. A North Texas expert explains how and what kind of exercise can have this impact.

One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that's not the case.

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people in the U.S. New research shows regular exercise can help survivors live longer — in some cases even longer than people who didn't have cancer.

Once complete, the bridge will connect the city's most popular trail at a long-overlooked corner of the lake. A nearby pedestrian tunnel under Pleasant Valley Road is already tunneled through.

It's tempting to stay indoors in winter, but a North Texas doctor explains how and why some time outside can be beneficial.

If you're in the camp of folks who are dragging their feet to start working out again, this comic is for you.

Physical exercise impacts every type of tissue in the body and affects males and females differently. Data gathered at UT Health San Antonio. It’s part of a nationwide, multi-site study on exercise and the human body.

Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of short post-dinner stroll to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.

San Antonio may be seeing a running renaissance —with run clubs popping up all over the city, ranging from small groups of a handful of people to massive running collectives of hundreds of joggers.