For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness.

Body-weight exercises include push-ups, squats, planks, and walking lunges. They are helpful for building functional strength ...

If you don't have a lot of time to devote to exercise, compound exercises are an efficient way to get the most out of your workout. Merriam-Webster defines "compound" as "something formed by a union ...

If you’ve never experienced low back pain, just wait. Up to 80 percent of us end up suffering it at some point during our ...

The six-minute endurance test involves walking as fast as possible for six minutes. Walking less than 500 meters indicates ...

It’s a common misconception that lifting weights automatically leads to a bulky physique. But just the act of lifting weights doesn’t cause you to become “jacked.” It’s all about your strategy — how ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. The muscles in your lower ...

The platysma muscle is found at the front of the neck, under the chin. Platysma banding is known as a "turkey neck,” and many people seek cosmetic surgical procedures, such as a neck lift, to reduce ...

Discover the water-based exercise, recommended by Mayo Clinic, that builds joint-friendly strength for seniors in the pool.

“As we get older, the muscles around our hips and thighs tend to get weaker. For women over 40, step-ups and stair climbing ...

Gym-goers' favourite exercises have rightly earned elite status after proving their ability to build muscle over many years, ...

Regardless of what’s causing your tight calves, spending a few minutes rolling out these muscles with a foam roller or ...