Skip to main content

Fitness News & Advice

Staying active will help you look and feel better. Here you’ll find the latest news on fitness trends, exercise and sports along with professional advice and tips from Activebeat’s own set of fitness experts.

Latest News

Exercise May or May Not Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off — Here’s the Evidence for Both Sides of The Debate
By Donald M. Lamkin Fitness News & Advice

Exercise May or May Not Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off — Here’s the Evidence for Both Sides of The Debate

The global fitness industry will generate over US$80 billion in revenue in 2023, estimates suggest. And why not, given the many excellent reasons to exercise? Better cardiovascular health, lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, stronger immune system – the list goes on. One of the biggest reasons many people choose to exercise is to lose […]

Read More about Exercise May or May Not Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off — Here’s the Evidence for Both Sides of The Debate

5 min read

Exercise Can Help Prevent and Treat Mental Health Problems, and Taking It Outside Adds Another Boost to Those Benefits
By Scott Lear Fitness News & Advice

Exercise Can Help Prevent and Treat Mental Health Problems, and Taking It Outside Adds Another Boost to Those Benefits

Mental health problems affect one in five people every year. The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that by the age of 40, about half of people will either have had a mental illness or will currently be dealing with one. Behavioural therapy and medications are common first options for treatment. However, research has shown the […]

Read More about Exercise Can Help Prevent and Treat Mental Health Problems, and Taking It Outside Adds Another Boost to Those Benefits

4 min read