6 Bodyweight Moves That Build Muscle After 45
After 45, recovery takes longer and joints don’t bounce back as quickly as they used to. Plus, injury…
4 Low-Impact Moves Men Over 50 Must Do Daily
As you enter your 50s, you may start to notice the effects of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of…
The best exercises for back pain, and what to avoid
Stop the football and heavy weights – and try swimming, especially backstroke, experts say If you’ve experienced the…
CDC HIGHLIGHTS INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS KIDS HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL
As kids head back to school, health is at the top of parent’s minds. There are a number…
Chinese man spends US$120,000 on 300-year gym membership, seeks refund; owner vanishes
A man in eastern China has sued a gym after he paid it more than 870,000 yuan (US$120,000)…
Your 50s And Beyond Could Be Your Strongest Years
The most pervasive myth about aging in our culture is that your body is winding down and the…
Is 10 Minutes of Exercise a Day Enough for Strength?
Exercise is essential at every age and stage of life. Regular physical activity is linked to a plethora…
Plant Owner Accidentally Feeds It Creatine—Internet Wants Answers
Creatine is a popular performance enhancer for athletes, known for helping muscles power through short bursts of activity.…
Working out during hot weather
Outdoor temperatures of 30°C and above will have you sweating even when standing still. What if you’re out…
Are Daily Planks Enough To Get Abs?
Planks provide a stellar workout, as they fire up several muscle groups—especially the core. A strong core is…
5 Balance Tests That Reveal How Well You’re Aging
Challenging your balance is an easy way to give you a “snapshot” into how your body’s truly communicating…
Where Do You Stand on the Sitting-Rising Test?
Medscape recently published an article mentioning our latest research on physical fitness and overall health. In this paper,…