To begin your fitness journey, ask yourself these questions to help assess your readiness and set realistic goals: Cardiovascular Health: Can I walk a mile in under 15 minutes? Can I walk briskly for ...

Our sense of balance declines with age, but there are things we can do to improve it. Standing on one leg and doing wobble ...

Calisthenics might bring back memories of 80s leg-warmers, but recently it has exploded on social media as a fitness phenomenon. The hashtag #calisthenics has racked up over 18.5 billion views on ...

Nobody thinks twice before doing a round of squats or glute bridges at the gym, but it’s actually these basic exercises that are the easiest to mess up. Think about it: When you’re doing something ...

A study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that isometric exercises may help reduce blood pressure more effectively than other type of exercise. torwaiphoto - stock.adobe.com ...

Exercise is medicine—a veritable cure-all for everything. Jan. 27, 2014— -- intro: It helps you live longer, lose weight, and gain a stronger heart. It can help you cope with stress and ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Physical trainers and rehabilitation specialists are increasingly focusing on a critical but often neglected muscle group that could be the key to improved core strength, better posture, and reduced ...

(CNN) — A strong handshake generally makes a good first impression, but there is more to your grip than conveying confidence and trustworthiness. Science points to a stronger grip as an important key ...

Have you ever walked into a busy gym and felt intimidated by all the scary-looking equipment? Perhaps you’ve avoided going to the gym at all for this very reason. If working out around others is a ...

People who participated in an exercise program during chemo were significantly less likely to experience painful symptoms of nerve damage. Many chemotherapy drugs cause damage to the nerves, ...