Exercise Science
Does the Best Workout Exist? Exercise Scientists All Agree on One Thing
Here’s what researchers say about the most optimal ways to exercise.
The Future of You
This week, Inverse explores the future of personal health. Is menstruating finally optional? What’s the most optimal way to work out? And will the next computer live inside our brains? Welcome to the future of you.
Scientists recommend 5 minutes of walking to combat your worst habit
Exercise snackies anyone?
Feel tired after eating? Try this one easy activity to boost energy and health
Ultimately, any movement is good movement.
Does the Best Workout Exist? Exercise Scientists All Agree on One Thing
Here’s what researchers say about the most optimal ways to exercise.
The Future of You
This week, Inverse explores the future of personal health. Is menstruating finally optional? What’s the most optimal way to work out? And will the next computer live inside our brains? Welcome to the future of you.
Scientists recommend 5 minutes of walking to combat your worst habit
Exercise snackies anyone?
Feel tired after eating? Try this one easy activity to boost energy and health
Ultimately, any movement is good movement.
This overlooked biometric on fitness trackers could reveal how healthy your heart is
Heart rate variability can tell you a lot about your cardiovascular health.
Are you exhausted or just tired? Experts explain the unique condition and how to combat it
Exhaustion isn’t the same as being tired.
These simple hacks could boost your flu and Covid-19 vaccines’ effectiveness
Eat, sleep, move: It’s all about doing the things that promote a healthy immune system.
Walking backward could help with back pain — and carry other health benefits
One of the most well-studied benefits of walking backward is improving stability and balance.
Can health wearables help you sleep better? Here’s what your trackers are actually measuring
Consumer devices meant to track sleep don’t measure sleep quality directly.
Is antiperspirant bad for you? Dermatologists debunk the persistent fear
Stories about the harms of antiperspirants have been around for decades. But is there any truth to them?
How often should you wash your hair? A dermatologist cuts through the hype of the "no-poo" movement
Is there any science behind the “no-poo” movement?
Experimental therapy may mimic a key metabolic effect of exercise — mouse study
What if there was a pill that induced the positive metabolic effects of exercise?
One powerful breathing technique could boost a key factor for longevity
Do you even IMST, bro?
Are muscle knots real? An exercise physiologist explains what they really are
Researchers are still trying to figure out the exact physiological mechanisms within the muscle that cause this reaction.
This indispensable habit reduces your risk of getting Covid-19
Surprise — an exercise habit protects us against the novel pathogen.
Why is my dog lazy? New research explains the frustrating answer
Heal thyself and you will help your pup.