Tag: fitness

How much should you be able to lift? Squat, bench and deadlift by age

A study of 809,986 powerlifting entries shows what strong looks like at every age.

How much should you be able to overhead press? The standards by age and sex

The overhead press is one of the classic tests of upper-body strength. Here is where you stand.

Your workout may keep burning calories for up to 48 hours: here is how much

The afterburn effect is real, but far smaller than fitness marketing suggests.

Doing both cardio and weights may cut your death risk by nearly half

A Harvard 30-year study of nearly 150,000 adults finds the combo beats either alone.

The best time of day to exercise based on your sex

A 12-week trial split its results neatly by sex and time of day.

How long should you hold a plank? The benchmark by age and fitness level

Set a timer, drop into a forearm plank, and see how your hold measures up.