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Live Science delivers all the fitness news, explainers and product guides to help you improve your physical health. You'll find information on everything from treadmill running and yoga postures to weight loss techniques and nutrition. 

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Does bike riding build your glutes? Man riding a bike through a forest

Does bike riding build your glutes?

By Will McAuley published

REFERENCE What are your glutes, what do they do, and does bike riding build your glutes?

Five mental health benefits of exercise: Image shows family exercising together

Five mental health benefits of exercise

By Josephine Perry published

REFERENCE Discover the mental health benefits of exercise here, with everything you need to know.

Does bike riding work your abs? Image shows: Man riding exercise bike in the gym

Does bike riding work your abs?

By Will McAuley published

REFERENCE Does bike riding work your abs? We answer your burning question here…

How often should you work out? Image shows woman stretching on a bridge

How often should you work out?

By Chloe Page published

REFERENCE How often should you work out? We break down expert advice.

Are exercise bikes good cardio? Image of woman working out on a bike at the gym

Are exercise bikes good cardio?

By Patricia Carswell published

REFERENCE Are exercise bikes good cardio? We find out if you can pedal your way to health and fitness.

What does exercise do to your brain? Image of person using exercise bike

What does exercise do to your brain?

By Claire Turrell published

REFERENCE Exercise can tone and improve most parts of your body, but what does exercise do to your brain? And does it help your mental capabilities?

How to get fit: Image shows man doing press up on a bench

How to get fit

By Joanna Ebsworth published

REFERENCE How to get fit, keep up your workout routine and get the results you’re after when exercising at home.

10 stretches to do every day: Image shows woman stretching arms behind her head

10 stretches to do every day

By Sarah Finley published

REFERENCE Want to ease aches and pains? Here are 10 stretches to do every day.