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Simone Biles Withdraws From Team, Individual Olympic Finals

Forget about the recommended 2,000 calorie diet most of us try and follow. Elite athletes in some cases may need 4 or 5 times as many calories to fuel their work.

Scientists have known for a long time that exercise is good for the body. In recent years, they are revealing how it is good for the brain, too.

Just ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, we look at training routines of Olympians in different sports.

On the field of play, Olympic athletes appear to be superhuman -- stronger, faster, and fitter than the rest of us -- and in picture-perfect health. But off the field, the reality is not so simple.

The Tokyo Olympics will feature the first openly trans athlete as the debate over trans women and girl’s participation in female sports heats up. What rules are in place, and what does the science say so far?

In the emerging art and science of exercise recovery, the sophisticated marketing techniques of a multibillion-dollar industry can leave you wondering: Will this really help me recover from workouts?

Researchers have a warning for those who use health and fitness apps -- your privacy and personal information may be at risk.

The gentle, meditative form of exercise was also linked to improvements in cholesterol levels.

Overly intense exercise could lead to a spike in cases of a rare but serious -- even life-threatening -- condition called rhabdomyolysis.

Engineers are designing lightweight, torque-controlled ankle supports to help walkers defy their limitations and propel forward faster.

Physical activity is essential to maintain and improve health, but some research has suggested that physical activity required at work may not provide the same benefits and may even increase heart risk.

At least one child has been killed and others have been injured beneath the machines, as have some pets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The commission considers the product “a serious risk to children for abrasions, fractures and death.”

Users with small children and pets should stop using Peloton Tread+ exercise machines immediately, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Physical inactivity is a known risk factor for premature death and several non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and several cancers.

These expensive machines use high-tech home equipment, interactive video screens and trackers, trainers, and the enthusiasm found in group classes. They’re generally expensive and involve a subscription service. But lower-priced versions are sprouting up

Taking caffeine -- or drinking strong coffee -- half an hour before aerobic exercise can increase fat-burning, according to a new study.

Researchers followed nearly 5,900 adults, 65 and older, for 10 years and found that those who were regular golf players (at least once a month) were more than 8% less likely to die from any cause than non-golfers, CNN reported.

A broad new review of nearly 140 studies -- the first of its kind -- suggests there's real science to back that up, with clear evidence that music not only makes exercise seem easier and more enjoyable but actually results in a more productive, efficient workout.

Even a little running on a regular basis can extend your life, Australian researchers say.

The findings show that despite the benefits of endurance sports, an excessive training load can have ill effects on your brain, French researchers said.

After two weeks of couch potato life, the study volunteers underwent a battery of testing. These results were compared to findings measured when the study started.

If you're looking for incentives to hit the gym, new research suggests that staying in good shape may help preserve brain structure, boost memory, and improve the ability to think clearly and quickly.

A new study found that men in their 70s and 80s who had never followed an exercise regimen could build muscle mass as well as "master athletes" -- those of the same age who had worked out throughout their lives and still competed at the top levels of their sports.

The Norwegian researchers also found that too much sitting was associated with a higher risk of early death.