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.
Dark chocolate may help you at the gym – without eating it
Researchers have investigated whether certain scents can influence both performance and appetite during strength training.
Here’s what happens to your body if you do burpees every day
Burpees combine cardio and strength training in a single exercise, but doing them every day comes with both benefits and potential drawbacks.Here are the...
You don’t need to work out every day to live longer – two hours may be enough
New research suggests that this amount of strength training may be linked to a longer life.
Best exercise for stiff hips, according to a pilates expert
Many people experience stiff hips without giving much thought to the cause, but one Pilates instructor says a simple exercise can help improve mobility.
Adults with ADHD had fewer symptoms after 12 weeks of exercise
New research shows that exercise can be a valuable complement to the treatment of adults with ADHD.
Parkour gains popularity among older adults – here’s why
Parkour is no longer just for young people. In Singapore, older adults are also embracing this form of exercise.