Think you’ll make it to 100 years old? Well… can you walk across a balance beam while holding a tube of water? How about crawl across a 40-foot cargo net? Or clamber over wooden boxes? Those are just some of the hurdles in the brand new Super Age Games, the world’s first longevity fitness competition, … Read more
As a kid, Anna Asprey’s Friday evenings included neurofeedback training, where sensors measured her brain activity to teach it to function more efficiently. Time with her dad, biohacker Dave Asprey, involved divvying up his supplements before a trip. At bedtime, she rejected a nightlight, concerned it might throw off her circadian rhythm. When she was … Read more
Madina Alam knew she should have stopped. But like many fit and healthy people during a workout, she figured she could push through the intensity of the pull-ups she was struggling to complete. Moments later, her body made the decision for her, as both of her arms began swelling to cartoonish, Popeye-like proportions. “It was … Read more
It’s a beast of a shot. With the Trump administration easing access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the small molecules with big buzz are popping up everywhere. And two particularly popular peptides make up a combo that fans have nicknamed the “Wolverine shot” or “Wolverine stack,” raving that … Read more
A young and otherwise healthy New York City marathoner died hours after completing the race due to a dangerous condition that can develop from exercise. Rachel Apa was running her first marathon when she collapsed in Central Park, just two miles from the finish line. The 24-year-old was rushed to Mount Sinai and died at … Read more
It’s the standard routine at boutique studios and fitness centers nationwide: the class wraps up, the music fades, and attendees are handed a single disinfectant wipe to frantically scrub down their machines for the next gym-goer. Now, a viral complaint has ignited fierce debate over who should actually be responsible for cleaning gym gear — … Read more
Hybrid fitness competitions are spreading like wildfire right now, hooking everyone from hardcore marathoners to singles looking for love. John Collins, co-founder of Long Island City fitness center The Trinity, noticed kids at his gym paying close attention to adult members training for the Trinity Games, a Hyrox-style competition the gym hosts. “When we see … Read more
Recent beach photos of actor Leonardo DiCaprio have reignited the “dad bod” debate — and raised questions about whether carrying a little extra weight around the middle can pose hidden health risks. The popular term generally describes a softer physique with extra weight around the midsection. While appearance alone isn’t an indicator of health, excess … Read more
While most couples’ interests are poles apart, Misha and her husband, Sam, are getting down on the pole together. For the Los Angeles newlyweds, who tied the knot in August, their $1,800, 10-foot stainless steel pole is a pillar of their marriage. The couple ditched the traditional first-dance waltz for saucy flips and splits on … Read more
Americans are spending more on health and wellness, research shows — and for some home gym enthusiasts, the cost can quickly climb into the thousands. A YouGov poll conducted in September 2026 found that 31% of Americans are spending more on health and wellness than a year ago, while 20% expect to spend more in … Read more
E-bikes gave cyclists a major boost. Now, a wearable robot wants to do the same for your legs. Meet the exoskeleton, a battery-powered gadget that straps onto your body and promises to make running, hiking and everyday movement feel like less — or more — of a workout. Robotic exoskeletons have been used in medical … Read more
This exercise is about more than arm candy. A buff pair of biceps isn’t just a looksmaxxer must-have — upper-body strength can also clue you in to how well you’ll age. And you don’t need to put on a big performance at your local gym or a high-end longevity center to test yours: Bruno Pontes, … Read more
It’s about tide! After two years of dormancy, the city’s only swim-bike-run event — now called the Big Apple Triathlon — will make a comeback Saturday with some 1,300 endurance enthusiasts expected to jump in (to the Hudson, that is). If all goes to plan, athletes taking on the longest distance will stroke nearly a … Read more
A 61-year-old grandmother has proved age is just a number after holding an abdominal plank for a mind-boggling five hours straight, setting a new world record. DonnaJean Wilde, a mother of five and grandmother of 12 from Canada, achieved the superhuman feat at the World Senior Games in Utah, leaving spectators, officials and social media … Read more
Those looking to pump up their workouts might be getting more than they bargained for. The FDA found that RAPTURE Preworkout powder contained an illegal amphetamine derivative that can dangerously raise blood pressure and lead to heart problems, from chest tightening to heart attacks. One lot of the powder is being recalled by their manufacturer, … Read more
Lindsay Balkenbush needed a male partner for a pricey Hyrox mixed-doubles race in Las Vegas. A newcomer to Boise, Idaho, the paralegal and fitness instructor didn’t exactly have a Rolodex of potential race partners waiting in the wings. So Balkenbush, 25, reached out to a local CrossFit gym, where owner Brian Wilkerson did her one … Read more
People obsess over looking younger — but what about staying sharp? For many, the brain isn’t a priority until something goes wrong. But by then, you may have missed the chance to get ahead of the problem. “Basically every single thing that we’re doing now is shaping our brain health down the road,” Dr. Randy … Read more
You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone — and when it comes to aging, that old saying can hit hard enough to break a hip. As an internist with a geriatrics focus at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, I see it firsthand. My older patients often arrive dealing with debilitating conditions and diseases that … Read more
A buildup of artery-clogging plaque may begin much earlier than many people realize, new research has found. About 1 in 13 adults ages 18 to 29 already had silent atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries from plaque, despite having no known cardiovascular disease, while more than half of all healthy adults in the study showed … Read more
He got pawsitive results. A 15-year-old Golden Retriever who “abruptly” lost his mobility a few months ago went viral after a daily dose of Pilates helped put some pep back into his step. Weasel, affectionately known as “the Pilates Dog” on his Instagram page @paw.lates, is now a spry senior living his best life, according … Read more