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.
How many sit-ups you should be able to do at your age
Experts have revealed how many sit-ups you should ideally manage at your age — and the numbers may surprise you.
Why cold weather might complicates weight loss goals
Colder weather, shorter days, and holiday routines can quietly reshape how much we eat and move.
Beetroot juice helped young swimmers finish faster
A small study hints that a nitrate-rich beetroot shot might help young swimmers finish sprint sets slightly faster.
A small dose of daily movement can give you more energy
Feeling worn down isn’t always about lack of sleep. For many adults, long hours of sitting slowly chip away at their sense of vitality....
Weather has little impact on how many calories you burn
Many runners swear winter miles burn more fat, while others insist summer heat melts calories faster. A Danish researcher explains the truth.
4,000 steps a week may be enough for older adults, study suggests
Even a single day of walking each week may offer surprising health benefits for older adults, according to new research.