New survey shows 50% of teens say their fitness levels drop during summer. Experts say there is a connection between physical and mental health. Parents can help their teens feel motivated to exercise ...

WASHINGTON – We all know that exercise is good for growing bodies. But new studies show it is also good for the teenaged soul. New studies find that being active can lower the risk of depression for ...

We’ve all heard about the big, nasty dent that the pandemic put in young people’s sense of mental well-being. And most of us have also heard about the strong, science-backed connection between ...

(WTVM) - Summer break just got stronger! Planet Fitness is letting teens in for free with the return of its High School Summer Pass program. Now in its fifth year, the initiative offers gym access to ...

The 'Pilates body' is all over social media, but is it sending a safe, healthy and sustainable message to teen girls? I don't think so.

The antidepressant power of cardiorespiratory aerobic exercise doesn't kick in until after age 14, according to a new peer-reviewed study (Steinsbekk et al., 2025) published in the Journal of the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When my daughter was young, she spent hours playing outside and running around. That happens a lot less now that she is a teen. I’m worried that she is not getting enough exercise.

Promoting strength, mobility and body awareness amongst young people navigating the treacherous waters of puberty, Pilates has become a go-to for exercise amongst teens. Here’s why it’s a great thing.

Leg up While you need full-body workouts that address all your major muscles, older adults should pay special attention to their leg muscles: quadriceps and hamstrings (in the thighs), the gluteals ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- High schoolers have no excuse not to get active and workout this summer. WDRB's Keith Kaiser learned about the FREE summer pass at Planet Fitness. Planet Fitness is inviting ...