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 Add 24 Years to Your Life, According to Science

Longevity has become very popular around the world, and people are searching for answers on how to live longer while maintaining a better quality...

Longevity Lifestyle Habits That Can Add Years to Your Life

Living a long life is not only about genetics. Daily lifestyle choices play a crucial role in how many years we get, and just...

Experts Recommend This Exercise to Prevent Falls as You Age

It’s not just about being strong, it’s about being fast.New research shows that muscle power (your ability to move quickly) is one of...

Doctors Say These Types of Video Games May Fight Early Signs of Dementia

Who says you can’t get smarter and fitter while standing in front of a screen?A new study reveals that certain types of video...

Can You Pass These Home Fitness Tests? They Might Reveal How Well You’re Aging

It’s not the wrinkles or grey hairs that define how well you're aging, it’s how well your body moves.From strength to balance, these...

She Started Working Out at 64 – Today She’s Breaking World Records

Getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down.In fact, some of the most jaw-dropping athletic feats are being accomplished by people in their...