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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8,500 steps a day may help you keep the weight off
A new study suggests that one simple daily habit could make it easier to maintain weight loss after dieting.
How much should beginners walk? Experts share their advice
You do not need long walks every day to improve your health.