Workout Tips
The best time of day to exercise based on your sex
A 12-week trial split its results neatly by sex and time of day.
Exercise
How long should you hold a plank? The benchmark by age and fitness level
Set a timer, drop into a forearm plank, and see how your hold measures up.
Cardio Training
Your cardiorespiratory fitness may predict your lifespan better than your cholesterol
Cardiologists now call fitness a stronger mortality signal than most lab numbers.
Cardio Training
Cycling vs. running: which is better for your heart, joints and longevity?
Two of the world's most popular cardio workouts, one big trade-off between your knees and your bones.
Strength Training
How many pull-ups should you be able to do? Standards sorted by age and sex
Grab a bar, count your reps, then see where you land against millions of lifters.
Workout Tips
The best time of day to exercise based on your sex
A 12-week trial split its results neatly by sex and time of day.
Exercise
How long should you hold a plank? The benchmark by age and fitness level
Set a timer, drop into a forearm plank, and see how your hold measures up.
Cardio Training
Your cardiorespiratory fitness may predict your lifespan better than your cholesterol
Cardiologists now call fitness a stronger mortality signal than most lab numbers.
Cardio Training
Cycling vs. running: which is better for your heart, joints and longevity?
Two of the world's most popular cardio workouts, one big trade-off between your knees and your bones.
Two hours of weights each week may cut your diabetes risk by more than a quarter
A 19-year Harvard-led study of more than 143,000 US adults found a striking link between weekly strength work and lower diabetes risk.
Cold plunges are everywhere right now: what the evidence actually shows for your body
A rigorous look at what cold water immersion actually does to your body.
Just 5 extra minutes of exercise a day could prevent 1 in 10 early deaths
Lancet meta-analysis of 135,000 adults links tiny daily activity boosts to fewer early deaths.
How hard should your workout be? Target heart rate zones sorted by age
A simple formula and one number on your wrist tell you if your workout counts.
Skip the elevator: Taking the stairs linked to lower mortality
A new study suggests that a common everyday activity may be associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
How many squats should you be able to do? Norms sorted by age and sex
A simple test of your lower-body strength, with an age-banded scorecard.