The Department of Exercise & Sport Studies (ESS) is committed to improving the quality of life at Smith College by providing an array of classes that allow for the exploration and better understanding ...

A fitness routine can be key to a good night’s rest. But too much exercise at the wrong time could aggravate insomnia. By Hannah Singleton Sleep and exercise work together like gears in a machine: ...

If you have anemia, exercise can be an excellent way to increase your energy levels and reduce symptoms such as tiredness and weakness. Anemia is a common blood disorder that occurs when your body ...

Exercise can provide significant physical and mental benefits for people with obesity, regardless of whether they are doing so to lose weight. There is no one best exercise for obesity. The most ...

Physical therapist and strength coach Susie Spirlock, DPT, played sports and exercised her whole life. “I placed a large part of my identity in what I could do in the gym,” she tells SELF. But after ...

Gain the knowledge and skillset to understand how physical activity and exercise affect human health and performance. By completing the necessary pre-requisite coursework, you will be prepared to ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...