Exercise

The morning hour linked to the lowest heart disease risk in 14,000 adults

New data on nearly 14,500 US adults points to a narrow morning window that stood out for heart health.

Zone 2 training: why a slow, steady workout may be the best thing for your heart

The pace where you can still hold a conversation may do more for your heart than your hardest workout.

What’s a good mile run time for your age? Times sorted by age and sex

Widely used age-adjusted benchmarks show what counts as an excellent, good or average mile at every stage of adult life.

How many arm curls can you do in 30 seconds? The norms for your age

A validated home test shows where your upper-body strength sits after 60.

10 minutes on your feet right after eating may beat a longer walk later

New research shows short strolls timed to the meal, not the day, blunt the sugar spike.

The morning hour linked to the lowest heart disease risk in 14,000 adults

New data on nearly 14,500 US adults points to a narrow morning window that stood out for heart health.

Zone 2 training: why a slow, steady workout may be the best thing for your heart

The pace where you can still hold a conversation may do more for your heart than your hardest workout.

What’s a good mile run time for your age? Times sorted by age and sex

Widely used age-adjusted benchmarks show what counts as an excellent, good or average mile at every stage of adult life.

How many arm curls can you do in 30 seconds? The norms for your age

A validated home test shows where your upper-body strength sits after 60.

How Many Steps a Day Are Enough? Find the Answer Based on Your Age

Many believe the golden rule for a healthy life is 10,000 steps a day, but this target doesn’t necessarily suit everyone. Here’s how many...

Five Good Reasons to Take the Stairs

Every year, on the second Wednesday of January, "Take the Stairs Day" is observed as an initiative to promote a healthier lifestyle – one...