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.
Do you walk 20 minutes a day? Here’s what it can do for your body
A short daily walk can have a greater impact on the body than many people realize.
A walk is not enough: How to stay strong after 60
A daily walk may seem healthy, but it does not meet the body’s full needs for overall health.
Skip the gym and walk your way to weight loss after 60
Small changes in everyday life can have a major impact on health, especially as we grow older.
Experts explain how much strength training adults over 50 need
Many people talk about exercise as the key to a healthy life, but how much strength training do you actually need after the age of 50?
Do you skip the shower after exercise? Here’s how it affects your skin
Many people rush off after a run or a session at the gym, where showering may have to wait. But that can have consequences for the skin.
Ditch the car: Active commuting can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis
A small change in your daily routine can have an impact on your health.