Strength Training
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.
Workout Tips
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.
Exercise
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.
Cardio Training
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.
Exercise
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.
Strength Training
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.
Workout Tips
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.
Exercise
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.
Cardio Training
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.
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.
Circadian research points to a specific window for strength gains, and it isn’t morning
Body temperature, hormones and nerve signaling all peak later in the day.
How many sit-ups should you be able to do? The number by age and sex
A 60-second self-test scores your core endurance against your age group.
Your bike ride to work reduces the risk of blood clots
A new Swedish study shows a surprising connection between your daily commute and your heart health.
How much should you be able to deadlift? Standards sorted by age and sex
A simple body-weight ratio tells you where your pull really stands.
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.