Cardio Training
The morning hour linked to the lowest heart disease risk in 14,000 adults
New data on nearly 14,500 US adults points to a narrow morning window that stood out for heart health.
Cardio Training
Zone 2 training: why a slow, steady workout may be the best thing for your heart
The pace where you can still hold a conversation may do more for your heart than your hardest workout.
Cardio Training
What’s a good mile run time for your age? Times sorted by age and sex
Widely used age-adjusted benchmarks show what counts as an excellent, good or average mile at every stage of adult life.
Strength Training
How many arm curls can you do in 30 seconds? The norms for your age
A validated home test shows where your upper-body strength sits after 60.
Exercise
10 minutes on your feet right after eating may beat a longer walk later
New research shows short strolls timed to the meal, not the day, blunt the sugar spike.
Cardio Training
The morning hour linked to the lowest heart disease risk in 14,000 adults
New data on nearly 14,500 US adults points to a narrow morning window that stood out for heart health.
Cardio Training
Zone 2 training: why a slow, steady workout may be the best thing for your heart
The pace where you can still hold a conversation may do more for your heart than your hardest workout.
Cardio Training
What’s a good mile run time for your age? Times sorted by age and sex
Widely used age-adjusted benchmarks show what counts as an excellent, good or average mile at every stage of adult life.
Strength Training
How many arm curls can you do in 30 seconds? The norms for your age
A validated home test shows where your upper-body strength sits after 60.
How long should you be able to wall sit? Time standards sorted by age
A simple wall hold reveals how much lower-body endurance you have as you age.
How many push-ups should you be able to do? The number by age and sex
How many push-ups you can do in a row may quietly predict your risk of heart trouble.
This type of daily breathing exercise may lower your blood pressure in just 6 weeks
A 5-minute daily workout for the inhale muscles cut systolic pressure like a drug.
Why 3 minutes of hard sprinting may matter more for your blood than a long jog
New Rockefeller research finds short, all-out bursts trigger a molecular response that long steady workouts do not.
Taking the stairs may cut your risk of dying from heart disease by 39 percent
A pooled analysis of more than 480,000 people finds a striking link between stair climbing and longevity.
How many steps per day should you take? The number varies by age
The famous 10,000-step goal is a marketing slogan, not a health rule.