Some influencers claim that breathing techniques can give your workout a boost. Here’s what works — and what doesn’t. By Hilary Achauer Of all the things to worry about when working out — what ...

Stretching and breathing go hand in hand. In fact, instead of timing each stretch, hold it for 2-3 breath cycles. Since breathing is the first and last thing we do on this Earth, it makes sense to be ...

Lung capacity improvement has proven to enhance stamina and athletic performance. Intermountain Health exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says it can also increase the quality of life for those who ...

As a personal trainer and weight-loss coach, I am constantly answering health and fitness questions from my clients, on social media and in our Start TODAY Facebook group. In this column, I address ...

The cost of gym memberships and the hassle of commuting can make staying fit feel like a chore. It's a common discussion on popular online forums like Reddit where people starting off their fitness ...

Like a kitchen pantry, the human body has some storage units where it stores a fuel called “glycogen,” a complex carbohydrate made up of several interlinked glucose molecules. These units are the ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Your overall health can improve by doing daily breath work. Maria Mayes is a well-being coach in Fresno, who specializes in breath work -- which is a stress-reduction ...

Stress is a fact of life. Add politics and a divisive election season to the mix and there's extra anxiety at every step. All that tension can take a toll on your health. "Stress is a major issue ...

“Controlled breathing is the direct remote control to the state of your nervous system.” Stop what you’re doing and take a deep breath in. Now breathe out. Do you feel calmer and more focused than ...

Life gets stressful, filled with tasks that keep many of us rushing from morning until evening. Maybe you've got the kids’ soccer practices at two different fields across town. Perhaps dad can't make ...

Feeling anxious? You’re far from alone. During the pandemic, rates of anxiety and depression soared around the globe, resulting in a shortage of mental health care providers and long wait times for ...