Exercise
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.
Cardio Training
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.
Workout Tips
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.
Cardio Training
How far should you be able to run without stopping? Distance by age
A simple track workout gives you a solid estimate of your cardiorespiratory fitness.
Strength Training
How many pull-ups should you be able to do? The number by age and sex
Grab a bar, count your reps, and see where you land against your age group.
Exercise
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.
Cardio Training
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.
Workout Tips
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.
Cardio Training
How far should you be able to run without stopping? Distance by age
A simple track workout gives you a solid estimate of your cardiorespiratory fitness.
Researchers highlight an easy way to improve stability
Researchers say improving your balance could be one of the smartest ways to stay independent as you age.
After losing weight on GLP-1 drugs, only exercise actually protected the heart
A Copenhagen trial found artery walls thinned in exercisers, but not on liraglutide alone.
How long should you be able to hold a plank? Time standards by age
Set a timer, drop into a forearm plank, and see where your core lands.
How to protect your back with simple daily habits
Many people experience back pain in their daily lives, but according to a physiotherapist, small changes in both habits and mindset can help improve...
Why swimmers may outlive runners – and what the heart research actually shows
A landmark study of more than 40,000 men found regular swimmers had roughly half the mortality risk of runners and walkers.
Hitting the 150-minute exercise target may protect your heart less than you think
A UK Biobank analysis suggests real heart protection needs four times more.