We've all heard it before: Regular exercise is good for your health. In short: Any movement is better than no movement. But did you know that the way you move can bring different benefits to the body?

Muscle contraction is the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles when you do some activity. It can happen when you hold or pick up something, or when you stretch or exercise with weights.

New research contends doing something as simple as a few wall squats or planks per week can help lower blood pressure even better than other types of exercise. The health benefits of exercise are well ...