A new study has shown how a simple exercise could predict natural and cardiovascular causes of death. Researchers wanted to see whether non-aerobic physical fitness, assessed by a sitting-rising test, ...

One of the strongest predictors of long-term mortality among patients undergoing a cardiac stress test is the need for a pharmacologic versus treadmill test, new data show. Moreover, although the risk ...

VO2 max, the measure of how much oxygen the body consumes during exercise, has become a ubiquitous tool for professional ...

Snow shoveling does not appear to be a medical emergency until it is. For many adults, the combination of heavy lifting, ...

Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness. Credit... Supported by By Hilary Achauer Photographs by Ashley Barker How do you know if you are fit? Or, at least, fit enough?

If you’re new to HIIT you may be wondering if it's safe for you. The truth is, high-intensity exercise can be a great addition to everyone's workout routine, it's the impact level of the exercises you ...

Sit with your feet hip-width apart on the front of a chair. You should have a 90-degree bend in your knees, and your feet ...

When running with a friend, you’ve probably noticed that the warmup is the best time to catch up on life events or share weekend plans. Once you increase your speed or charge up a hill, it’s much ...

A few months ago, I wrote an article about running and colon cancer. While researching it, I came across a new study showing that exercise extends life for people diagnosed with that condition. I didn ...