Most women dread the “change of life” — but what if it could offer a chance to save yours? A new study found that women are more than twice as likely to have a poor score on a key health metric as their reproductive years wind down. But there’s a silver lining: Experts say the … Read more
The city of Santa Clarita is soon cutting the ribbon on a massive expansion of David March Park, and the centerpiece of the project is a grueling outdoor 116-step exercise staircase — that leads to nothing. While most people try to avoid an extra flight of stairs, the health-obsessed residents of this suburban enclave are … Read more
Time to start logging more minutes on the treadmill — think marathon distances. New research out Tuesday reimagines the rules for how much we should be exercising each week for heart health benefits, and it’s a lot more than we were previously told. Guidelines from the CDC and other health agencies recommend adults get at … Read more
Boys like big butts, and they cannot lie. Thanks to shows like “Heated Rivalry,” which gave ample screen time to the derrière, men aren’t aiming for washboard abs or bulging biceps at the gym — it’s all about thick thighs and a “hockey butt.” The obsession with a bootylicious behind extends beyond aesthetics. Turns out … Read more
Fitness influencer and trainer Mark Langowski, known on social media as @bodybymark, hosted a pushup and plank competition in New York City this week, where he urged the public to get up and get moving. On his platform of nearly two million Instagram followers, Langowski asks fit people to share their workout routines. He was able to meet … Read more
New Yorkers will stand in line for anything — cronuts, cold plunges, chaos — so naturally, the city’s walking tours have officially gone off the rails in the best possible way. Forget the basic Statue of Liberty selfie circuit. Across the five boroughs, tourists and locals alike are shelling out to stalk celebrity hotspots, descend … Read more
From snack bars and “proffee” to carnivore diets, protein consumption is being hyped up everywhere these days. Getting enough is crucial not just to build bigger muscles, but to help fight infection, provide energy and support wound healing as well. And the newest addition to “protein-maxxing”? Clear protein, a superstar nutrient that’s not your typical … Read more
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Exercise is the best medicine” — and for good reason. Regular movement improves sleep, boosts energy and supports mood while also strengthening the heart and lowering stress. It’s one of the most powerful tools for preventing, and even detecting, cardiovascular disease early, as symptoms such as shortness of breath often … Read more
Permission to take things down a step. Getting your steps in every day is great for health and has been shown to improve posture, joint health, mood and body mass index (BMI), a measurement used to categorize healthy and unhealthy weight. But while 10,000 steps is sold as the magic number to achieve weight loss, … Read more
Summer is right around the corner — and if that alone isn’t enough to get you back in the gym, this just might. A new study from Pennsylvania State University suggests that working on your six-pack may strengthen your core and give your brain a boost. “Our research explains how just moving around might serve … Read more
Grab your sneakers and tighten those laces — the Presidential Fitness Test is back. President Donald Trump revived the decades-old exam for public schoolchildren this week, calling it “an important step in our mission to make America healthy again. “My administration is working very hard to defend America’s cherished athletic traditions and pass our values … Read more
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Ever get so mad you could just… run a mile? Anger can be fiery fuel for a serious sweat session — and that exercise, in turn, can help blow off some steam, culminating in both a serotonin rush and a freeing release of tension. That’s the idea behind rage workouts, which fans say do double … Read more
A popular gym supplement could be doing squat. While some supplements have scientifically-backed benefits, not all do the heavy lifting they claim to by building muscle, enhancing power output and boosting brain performance. And the impacts of one especially popular addition to any gym-goer’s routine actually depend on three major factors. Despite its safety and … Read more
Pinkies up for brain health! A TikTok demonstrating “pinky time” has gone viral with the promise that this simple daily digit exercise can stave off cognitive decline. In the clip, creator Daniela Paez-Pumar films herself and friends as they wrap their middle and pointer fingers together, touch their ring fingers to their thumbs and move … Read more
Got a little time to kill? Here’s how to put it to good use. A team of Japanese researchers has designed a daily workout routine that studies suggest can improve posture, flexibility, balance and agility — and it only takes 10 minutes. Best of all, you don’t have to wobble on a foam roller or … Read more
Age really is just a number sometimes. And aging isn’t a linear process — our physical, cognitive and social functioning can jump back and forth between feeling younger or older. This is known as the “flicker stage” that moves between vitality and decline, and it can help us get better with age. “Flicker stages” describe … Read more
Between a rock-hard body and a soft place. Lifting weights has been shown to strengthen muscles, boost brain health and lower the risk of several health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. While pumping iron can build sturdy muscles, some moves may cause other areas of the body to go soft. While lifting weights … Read more
Eight hours of nightly sleep might seem like an unattainable dream. Experts generally recommend seven to nine hours of slumber for better physical, cognitive and emotional health, but over 35% of US adults don’t consistently log that much time in Snoozeville. Instead of focusing on the time you spend in bed staring at the ceiling, … Read more
Her weights may be light, but she’s got gains. For 99-year-old Shirley Goldman, hitting the gym to lift three-pound dumbbells on a near daily basis is a non-negotiable to feel her best — even with close to a century behind her. And her doctor has taken notice, telling her to keep doing whatever she’s doing. … Read more