Hone Health reports that the 30-second sit-to-stand test can indicate flexibility and balance but isn't a guaranteed predictor of lifespan.

Have you ever thought of your body as a portable gym? It can be, whether it’s squats in the park or push-ups at home.

Make it harder: Use a heavier weight, increase the speed (power), or hold the end position for 2 seconds before returning.

Weak glutes often play a role in common running injuries. The single-leg stance test shows you where your strength is lacking ...

Squats improve bone mineral density and reduce fall risk in later life while stabilizing knees and reducing pain in arthritis ...

How fit are you really? Even if you’re an enthusiastic exerciser, the answer may surprise you. There are no end of complicated and costly new ways to measure your fitness, from wearable tech to VO₂ ...

At work or in our free time, we’re constantly using computers and/or electronic devices. But if we’re not careful, all that time can lead to physical injury. KERA’s Sam Baker talks about "tech-neck" ...

To fix your posture, it's important to strengthen the back muscles and stretch the chest muscles daily. You should also spend more time walking.

Our knees are arguably one of our most important joints, but also one of the most poorly looked after. Science tells us putting in some work now pays dividends later. You might start to notice it as ...

Weaver ants’ feet have an incredibly strong grip—individual members of one species can, without slipping, hold an entire dead bird hanging off the edge of a table. And the mighty insects rarely work ...

Vibration plates have been rumored to help you get stronger and lose weight at the same time. Here's the truth. Taylor Freitas Contributor Taylor Freitas is a freelance writer and has contributed to ...

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