Cardio Training
What your body goes through during a marathon
A marathon places enormous demands on the body, affecting everything from the heart and lungs to the muscles and energy stores. Over the course of 26.2 miles, the body...
Cardio Training
This method helps you burn more calories on your walk
A new method is making ordinary walks more effective. The goal is to burn more calories without going to the gym.
Body
Two strength indicators could predict early death risk, study finds
A new study suggests that two simple strength tests may be linked to a longer life expectancy in older women.
Body
Researchers point to the best exercise for high blood pressure
New research suggests that cardio and HIIT may be among the most effective workouts for lowering high blood pressure.
Body
New study links muscle strength to longer life
A major new study suggests muscle strength may reveal far more about your future health and lifespan than most people realize.
Cardio Training
What your body goes through during a marathon
A marathon places enormous demands on the body, affecting everything from the heart and lungs to the muscles and energy stores. Over the course of 26.2 miles, the body...
Cardio Training
This method helps you burn more calories on your walk
A new method is making ordinary walks more effective. The goal is to burn more calories without going to the gym.
Body
Two strength indicators could predict early death risk, study finds
A new study suggests that two simple strength tests may be linked to a longer life expectancy in older women.
Body
Researchers point to the best exercise for high blood pressure
New research suggests that cardio and HIIT may be among the most effective workouts for lowering high blood pressure.
Research explains why exercise habits are so hard to maintain
Many people want to be more physically active but stop again after a short time. Research points to an explanation that is often overlooked.
5–7 minutes of intensive exercise can reduce the risk of premature death
New research findings suggest that very small amounts of physical activity may have a greater impact than previously assumed.
How many squats adults should manage at different ages
Age-adjusted squat benchmarks offer a practical way to understand how lower-body strength and mobility change over time.
Man documents physical changes after doing 100 pushups daily for a year
A year-long bodyweight routine offers a clear example of how steady, everyday exercise can lead to measurable physical change over time.
The length of your walk may be more important than the number of steps
Many people believe that the most important goal is to reach a certain number of steps each day. However, new research shows that how you walk may also play a major role.
How many push-ups you should be able to do to be in good physical shape
A well-known exercise is often used as a benchmark for physical fitness. Here are the indicative numbers broken down by gender and age.