You don’t have to lift heavy weights to build muscles, but there’s a catch
Many gym journeys end almost as soon as they begin because of how gruelling weightlifting can be. Heavy…
At 65, Ruth Langsford does this exact 60-minute mat Pilates routine to build muscle and boost metabolism
A long-time Pilates devotee, Ruth Langsford has practised the discipline for years to build strength and stability, working…
Thigh Strength Exercises After 55: 8-Min Daily Routine
Machines don’t address the need for “real-life control.” If you’re training your legs at the gym, the leg…
New imaging shows exercise helps normalize the Parkinson’s brain
Six months of regular aerobic exercise can partially “normalize” disrupted brain communication in people with Parkinson’s disease, a…
Physical activity can be just as effective as therapy or medication, says new study
Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk…
At 82, Paul McCartney Still Trains and Tours — Here’s How He Stays Fit for 3-Hour Shows
While many people begin to slow down at 82, Sir Paul McCartney is still touring the world. He’s…
Stop using stretches to increase mobility — try this 10-minute ‘full-body reset’ for functional strength and balance
Many clients ask me for the best stretches to loosen up and improve how well they move, but…
‘Carb-loading’ is a myth. But how much carbohydrate do athletes really need?
For many years, sports nutrition was rooted in a simple metaphor: the body is an engine, glycogen (the…
‘At 78, I reduced my biological age to 51 using nothing but exercise – here’s how I did it in 7 simple steps’
Linda Green didn’t step foot in a gym until she was 75. Now, three years since she moved…
experts reveal what actually works in midlife
When it comes to zone 2 vs HIIT training, it feels like there’s a new study published every…
A Pilates teacher wants you to try this seven-move workout to build strength and mobility if you’re over 40
Pilates is a great all-round form of exercise, helping to improve posture, balance, strength and mobility, while also…
Scientists discover a liver-to-brain signal that mimics exercise benefits
Researchers have identified a specific liver protein produced during exercise that strengthens the brain’s protective barrier and improves…