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.
Your cardiorespiratory fitness may predict your lifespan better than your cholesterol
Cardiologists now call fitness a stronger mortality signal than most lab numbers.
Cycling vs. running: which is better for your heart, joints and longevity?
Two of the world's most popular cardio workouts, one big trade-off between your knees and your bones.
How many pull-ups should you be able to do? Standards sorted by age and sex
Grab a bar, count your reps, then see where you land against millions of lifters.
Two hours of weights each week may cut your diabetes risk by more than a quarter
A 19-year Harvard-led study of more than 143,000 US adults found a striking link between weekly strength work and lower diabetes risk.
Cold plunges are everywhere right now: what the evidence actually shows for your body
A rigorous look at what cold water immersion actually does to your body.
Just 5 extra minutes of exercise a day could prevent 1 in 10 early deaths
Lancet meta-analysis of 135,000 adults links tiny daily activity boosts to fewer early deaths.