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I haven’t had access to a gym for three months—this is the 30-minute Pilates practice I’ve been relying on to keep me strong and injury-free

I’ve been lifting weights for half a decade and not just because I want to build muscle. Strength training keeps my body as pain-free as possible,...

305 Fitness is Philly’s newest cardio fitness studio centered around dance

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305 Fitness is Philly’s newest cardio fitness studio centered around dance

RITTENHOUSE SQUARE (WPVI) — 305 Fitness is a new studio on Walnut Street, where you can burn calories in a club-like setting. The dance cardio class...

I’m 76 and joined a fitness group in my 60s. I still train every day and can do 5 muscle-ups.

Fitness4 months ago

I’m 76 and joined a fitness group in my 60s. I still train every day and can do 5 muscle-ups.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ngai Hin Kwok, a 76-year-old living in Singapore. It has been translated from Mandarin and edited for...

The Simple Workout That Doctors Wish More Women Over 40 Were Doing for Stronger Bones

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The Simple Workout That Doctors Wish More Women Over 40 Were Doing for Stronger Bones

THREE YEARS AGO, at 52, Tina Tang could deadlift 310 pounds without blinking and squat 210 like it was part of her warm-up. She had discovered...

A kinesiologist who specializes in working with seniors says this simple walking workout is the best way to improve cardiovascular fitness and overall health

Fitness4 months ago

A kinesiologist who specializes in working with seniors says this simple walking workout is the best way to improve cardiovascular fitness and overall health

Don’t overcomplicate things. That’s the message from kinesiologist and personal trainer Glen Owen when I asked for his favorite workout for seniors and beginners to improve...

Jennifer Aniston Swears by This One Exercise to Strengthen Her Core

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Jennifer Aniston Swears by This One Exercise to Strengthen Her Core

If there’s one thing actress Jennifer Aniston has learned about staying strong over time, it’s that small changes really do add up. “What time has taught...

The 30-second sit-to-stand test is a scientific standard for assessing longevity—here are the benchmarks to aim for in your 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s

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The 30-second sit-to-stand test is a scientific standard for assessing longevity—here are the benchmarks to aim for in your 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s

How many times could you stand up from a chair and sit down again, without using your hands, in 30 seconds? The answer may indicate your...

Fitness coach says women should ‘workout with their cycle, not against it’; shares 4-phase exercise plan

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Fitness coach says women should ‘workout with their cycle, not against it’; shares 4-phase exercise plan

An average menstrual cycle lasts 28 to 35 days, and our bodies undergo several changes during this period. This affects our cravings, mood, and even diet....

Forget Kegels—a Pilates instructor shares four simple moves to strengthen your pelvic floor

Fitness4 months ago

Forget Kegels—a Pilates instructor shares four simple moves to strengthen your pelvic floor

Kegel exercises—moves that involve squeezing, lifting and relaxing the pelvic area—are an incredibly effective way to strengthen your pelvic floor, but it’s not the most engaging...

This Amount of Exercise Can Improve Mental Performance Almost Immediately

Fitness4 months ago

This Amount of Exercise Can Improve Mental Performance Almost Immediately

We aren’t just working out for our bodies anymore—we’re also working out for our brains. “Brain workouts” are super popular on TikTok right now, racking up...