Workout Tips

How many steps per day should you take? The number varies by age

The famous 10,000-step goal is a marketing slogan, not a health rule.

Researchers highlight an easy way to improve stability

Researchers say improving your balance could be one of the smartest ways to stay independent as you age.

Want to strengthen your bones? Then take the stairs

More people are climbing stairs at a brisk pace in the hope of strengthening their bones. However, experts say the approach has both benefits and limitations.

Doing the same workout every day may quietly raise your risk of dying early

A 30-year study of more than 111,000 adults found a striking longevity gap tied to exercise variety.

Japanese Walking Method Linked to Greater Health Benefits Than 10,000 Steps

A simple Japanese walking technique is attracting attention after researchers found it may deliver greater fitness benefits than the traditional 10,000-step target.

How many steps per day should you take? The number varies by age

The famous 10,000-step goal is a marketing slogan, not a health rule.

Researchers highlight an easy way to improve stability

Researchers say improving your balance could be one of the smartest ways to stay independent as you age.

Want to strengthen your bones? Then take the stairs

More people are climbing stairs at a brisk pace in the hope of strengthening their bones. However, experts say the approach has both benefits and limitations.

Doing the same workout every day may quietly raise your risk of dying early

A 30-year study of more than 111,000 adults found a striking longevity gap tied to exercise variety.

New study: You can build strength without intense workouts

Shorter and less demanding workouts may have a greater effect than many people think.

City or countryside? Study reveals differences in exercise habits

A study takes a closer look at how we exercise in our daily lives across rural and urban areas.

A walk is not enough: How to stay strong after 60

A daily walk may seem healthy, but it does not meet the body’s full needs for overall health.

Experts: Yoga may be one of the most beneficial forms of exercise for older adults

Several experts point to a particular type of exercise for people over 60 that may offer multiple health benefits.

Pre-workout supplements may negatively affect young people’s sleep, new study shows

Supplements taken before workouts are used by many young people. However, new research points to a possible consequence for sleep.

You don’t need the gym to stay healthy, experts say

Many people believe that good health requires intense workouts, but according to experts, ordinary daily activities can have a significant impact.