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.
In these situations, it may be relevant to increase your protein intake
There is a wide range of advice about protein and exercise, and it can be difficult to make sense of the recommendations.Here is a...
New study: Exercise has a significant positive effect for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
New research suggests that exercise can strengthen both body and mind during chemotherapy.
Red blood cells are vital – researchers have now identified changes in them among extreme endurance athletes
Extreme endurance training is often seen as a sign of strong physical fitness. However, new research indicates that very long-distance runs may have negative effects on the body.
The average muscle mass for your age group
Muscle mass plays a central role in strength, mobility, and overall health.But how much should you actually have, and how do you find out?...
How to manage your cholesterol levels naturally
High cholesterol can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, but there is much you can do yourself.Treatment often begins with lifestyle changes before medication...
Which shoes are best for strength training? Research provides answers
The debate over gym footwear is less about fashion and more about mechanics.