Exercise
Aerobic exercise may outperform every other treatment for chronic knee pain
A large new BMJ review ranked simple aerobic activity above every other exercise type tested.
Strength Training
Resistance bands vs. free weights: which actually builds more muscle?
A new trial in older adults finds elastic bands hold their own against dumbbells.
Exercise
20 minutes a day could make a difference to bowel cancer risk
New British research suggests that everyday exercise may have an impact on the risk of bowel cancer.
Exercise
How fast should you walk? The speed by age that predicts your health
Your everyday walking pace is one of the simplest health signals you can measure at home.
Strength Training
How much should you be able to lift? Squat, bench and deadlift by age
A study of 809,986 powerlifting entries shows what strong looks like at every age.
Exercise
Aerobic exercise may outperform every other treatment for chronic knee pain
A large new BMJ review ranked simple aerobic activity above every other exercise type tested.
Strength Training
Resistance bands vs. free weights: which actually builds more muscle?
A new trial in older adults finds elastic bands hold their own against dumbbells.
Exercise
20 minutes a day could make a difference to bowel cancer risk
New British research suggests that everyday exercise may have an impact on the risk of bowel cancer.
Exercise
How fast should you walk? The speed by age that predicts your health
Your everyday walking pace is one of the simplest health signals you can measure at home.
Just 13 minutes of exercise a day may be enough to lower your risk of early death
New research suggests that a short amount of strength training each week is linked to a lower risk of premature death.
Expert explains how to exercise safely in hot weather
You should not stop exercising just because the temperature rises. According to a fitness specialist, the key is to adapt your workouts to the heat instead.
The ideal morning walk length for better heart health
A short morning walk can be a worthwhile investment in your heart health, but how long should it be?
Running vs. Walking: A Large Study of 48,000 Adults Found an Answer That May Surprise You
Large study shows walking and running deliver nearly identical health protection.
Exercise may not be the key to losing weight, study suggests
New research suggests that exercise is not necessarily the key to losing weight. However, it may play an important role in keeping the weight off.
This Pilates exercise can strengthen your core in minutes
This simple equipment-free exercise can strengthen your body and improve your breathing.