Body
5–7 minutes of intensive exercise can reduce the risk of premature death
New research findings suggest that very small amounts of physical activity may have a greater impact than previously assumed.
Exercise
How many squats adults should manage at different ages
Age-adjusted squat benchmarks offer a practical way to understand how lower-body strength and mobility change over time.
Exercise
Man documents physical changes after doing 100 pushups daily for a year
A year-long bodyweight routine offers a clear example of how steady, everyday exercise can lead to measurable physical change over time.
Body
The length of your walk may be more important than the number of steps
Many people believe that the most important goal is to reach a certain number of steps each day. However, new research shows that how you walk may also play a major role.
Body
How many push-ups you should be able to do to be in good physical shape
A well-known exercise is often used as a benchmark for physical fitness. Here are the indicative numbers broken down by gender and age.
Body
5–7 minutes of intensive exercise can reduce the risk of premature death
New research findings suggest that very small amounts of physical activity may have a greater impact than previously assumed.
Exercise
How many squats adults should manage at different ages
Age-adjusted squat benchmarks offer a practical way to understand how lower-body strength and mobility change over time.
Exercise
Man documents physical changes after doing 100 pushups daily for a year
A year-long bodyweight routine offers a clear example of how steady, everyday exercise can lead to measurable physical change over time.
Body
The length of your walk may be more important than the number of steps
Many people believe that the most important goal is to reach a certain number of steps each day. However, new research shows that how you walk may also play a major role.
Swimming strengthens body and mind after 60
Experts point to swimming as a form of exercise that may bring even greater benefits for both body and mind.
A 15-minute walk could be the key to a healthier heart
A new study suggests that walking for a longer stretch at once could do more for your heart than spreading short walks throughout the day.
Longer walks linked to major reduction in heart disease risk, study finds
A new study shows that just one or two steady 10–15 minute walks a day can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
New report reveals toxins in popular protein powders
Popular protein powders appear to contain something few consumers expect.
Less than a minute exercise a day could cut your risk of early death by 38 percent
A new study reveals that under one minute of daily activity may significantly improve your health.
Running without stopping: What’s normal for your age?
Is your running distance normal? Here’s what experts say.