Exercise
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.
Exercise
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.
Body
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.
Body
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.
Body
Scientists find link between daily steps and reduced Alzheimer’s risk
A 14-year study suggests that even a few thousand steps a day may slow the buildup of Alzheimer’s-related proteins and delay memory decline.
Exercise
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.
Exercise
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.
Body
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.
Body
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.
Doctor explains why strength training is especially important for women
Many women experience physical changes in midlife. Research suggests that one type of intervention may be more significant than others.
What research says about ideal exercise heart rates
You might think you’re training smart, but your heart could be telling a very different story mid-workout.
How much walking is healthy in your 60s? Experts weigh in
International health authorities have emphasized the importance of daily physical activity for many years.The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that regular physical activity can...
Study links popular weight-loss drugs to loss of muscle mass
As medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro gain widespread use, scientists are examining how rapid weight reduction affects the body.
Expert breaks down how many push-ups people typically manage at different ages
A simple push-up test can reveal more about your long-term strength and health than you might expect.
The needle-free weight loss drug could become available next year
A potential new treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes is moving closer to approval - will it become Ozempic 2.0?