Exercise

You don’t have to lose weight to improve your heart health, research suggests

If you carry extra weight, what you do each day may matter more for your heart than the number on the scale.

8 minutes of exercise can lower your blood pressure

You don't need to spend hours at the gym to improve your blood pressure. Research shows that one particular type of exercise can make a significant difference in just a short amount of time.

Short on steps? Picking up the pace for 30 minutes may lower death risk

Hitting a high daily step count is not the only way to walk your way to a longer life, a large new UK study suggests.

How much should you be able to deadlift? Strength norms by age and sex

A huge new look at nearly a million powerlifting attempts puts a real number on your pull at every age.

How many pull-ups should you be able to do? Amount sorted by age and sex

The number you crank out from a dead hang is a surprisingly honest grade on your upper body, and the standard shifts with every decade.

You don’t have to lose weight to improve your heart health, research suggests

If you carry extra weight, what you do each day may matter more for your heart than the number on the scale.

8 minutes of exercise can lower your blood pressure

You don't need to spend hours at the gym to improve your blood pressure. Research shows that one particular type of exercise can make a significant difference in just a short amount of time.

Short on steps? Picking up the pace for 30 minutes may lower death risk

Hitting a high daily step count is not the only way to walk your way to a longer life, a large new UK study suggests.

How much should you be able to deadlift? Strength norms by age and sex

A huge new look at nearly a million powerlifting attempts puts a real number on your pull at every age.

How to keep your knees healthy for life

Our knees are among the body’s most important joints, yet often the most neglected.A little effort today can prevent pain, stiffness, and injury...

Stay fit and energized without ever leaving your home

When the temperature drops and the days get shorter, finding the motivation to exercise can be tough.But according to health coach Victoria Repa,...

Eight sports that keep your brain young, according to neurologist

An active body keeps the brain sharp. According to neurologist Pascal Chaine, you can slow your brain’s aging process by engaging in certain types...

Things your doctor wants you to stop doing

Your doctor wants the best for you, but there are habits that can quietly harm your health more than you might realize.Here are some...

Helpful Tips for Those Over 50: How to Stay Fit

Staying active after 50 can make a huge difference in your health, energy, and overall well-being.Regular exercise can ease menopause symptoms, lower your...

Research: This Form of Exercise May Help Relieve Depression

Moving to music with others can ease symptoms of depression more effectively than walking, yoga, or standard treatments.Research suggests that dance combines physical...