Have a change of heart. Research shows a simple swap in your daily life could keep your heart healthy. That’s important when every 34 seconds, someone in the US dies of heart disease. It’s the leading cause of death across sexes and racial groups in this country. One of the biggest risk factors is not … Read more
Got three minutes? That’s enough time to boost your health on a molecular level. Most adults don’t get enough exercise. Official recommendations call for 75 to 150 minutes of physical exercise a week, which can feel impossible when you’re juggling work, family and everything else. But experts agree: Any exercise is better than nothing. And … Read more
One of the hottest auditions in New York City isn’t on Broadway — it’s at a luxury gym on Wall Street. Hundreds of the city’s fittest recently descended on the FiDi location of luxury gym chain Life Time, hoping to score a job teaching their workout of choice. Gathered in a dim, sleek lobby, candidates … Read more
Slow and steady wins the race. The benefits of exercise for the brain and mood are well documented and worthwhile — even taking a few thousand steps a day can positively affect cognitive function. And whether you love it or hate it, just a few minutes of one exercise in particular can boost brain function … Read more
As “biohacks” like peptides, cold plunges and high-tech wearables grow in popularity, some advocates promote the idea of dramatically extending human life — but others say it’s better to focus on more healthy years rather than living forever. Dr. Annu Navani — chief medical officer at Le Reve Wellness in San Jose, California, where she leads advanced … Read more
A personal trainer can help you get jacked, but who do you call for brain gains? That’s where Jim Kwik comes in. The brain coach has worked with Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Alex Rodriguez, Novak Djokovic and Elon Musk’s team at SpaceX, helping them improve focus, memory and mental performance. Kwik, who has spent more … Read more
Members-only clubs meet fitness. As wellness experiences replace traditional social gatherings in a growing movement called “daylife,” gyms and fitness studios are leaning into the moment and blending the two. And one wellness mecca is continuing to blur the line between going out and working out with the launch of an exclusive social club that … Read more
How does one get some of the most famous thighs in video game history? The actress playing Chun-Li in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, Callina Liang, took the responsibility very seriously. “[I] strengthened my legs a lot and changed my diet drastically,” the Canadian actress told Empire magazine in August. “But it worked. By the … Read more
Gym haters, rejoice — the workout of the future may not require breaking a sweat. Biotech company Enveda announced this week that its experimental drug, designed to curb appetite and mimic some of the body’s effects of physical activity, delivered encouraging results in its first clinical trial. “ENV-308 is our attempt to put the chemistry … Read more
New York City’s hottest gym isn’t a gym at all. For decades, New Yorkers have turned the city’s urban clutter into makeshift workout equipment, especially for pullups. Whether scaffolding, subway rails or crosswalk lights, if they can hang from it, they’ll pull up on it. The tradition isn’t new. But women have become the new … Read more
This gym mama’s got worrywarts working up a sweat. Thunderbolts of terror are surging through the internet as footage of a mommy influencer’s late-night workout with her newborn trends. “Holy s- -t this is so dangerous,” an incensed cynic spat at Angela Holm, a married mom of five, beneath video of her after-9:00 p.m. sweat … Read more
Working out before bed might seem like a no-brainer. Clear your head, expend extra energy — and collapse, feeling accomplished, for a good night’s sleep. But Dr. Shelby Harris, a licensed clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist at BetterSleep, says it’s not that simple: Certain workout habits could “have a big impact” on your … Read more
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One and done. The CDC and other health agencies recommend adults aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, along with two muscle-strengthening sessions a week. However, research suggests you may need much less than that to shed as much fat as three weekly workouts. A once-a-week workout may be just as effective at burning … Read more
As more Americans prioritize staying mobile and independent as they age, experts are pointing to a surprisingly simple measure of health. The number of times a person can rise from a chair in 30 seconds can be an indicator of lower-body strength, which is closely linked to mobility, functional fitness and healthy aging. Interest in the test … Read more
A woman who gained 40 pounds in six months, despite eating and exercising the same as before, was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Lex Banach, 29, felt like she was going “insane” when she began to rapidly put on weight, despite eating well and going to the gym regularly. After suffering from brain fog and extreme … Read more
It’s the opposite of the “pump.” Summer’s in full swing, and men are looking for any way to get bigger, from a good long gym session to a below-the-belt enhancement. But unlike the increased blood flow gym-goers feel after lifting weights, “gym penis” may leave men with an unwanted post-gym surprise. Some men may experience … Read more
Namaste away from the toilet. The therapeutic benefits of yoga are well established, with regular practice associated with improved sleep, decreased blood pressure, less chronic pain and even cutting opioid withdrawal time in half. Additional research suggests it may also improve symptoms of a common digestive disorder affecting millions of people. Yoga has a long list of … Read more
Beach bummer. The US State Department has upgraded its travel warning for this popular Caribbean destination. On July 28, officials issued a Level 2 Advisory that urges Americans to “exercise increased caution” in the Bahamas due to crime. The agency warned, “violent crime, including armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, can occur anywhere in The Bahamas.” The … Read more
Your gym’s juice bar is so yesterday. The real flex in 2026 isn’t walking out of spin class with a green smoothie in hand. It’s sweating it out in the sauna, braving the cold plunge or squeezing in a little post-workout pampering. And New Yorkers have taken notice. Across the city, high-end gyms have evolved … Read more