Exercise

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.

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.

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This Surprising Body Part Reveals How Fit You Really Are

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This Common Post-Workout Habit Could Be Sabotaging Your Recovery

According to medical experts, this habit could be doing more harm than good.

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