New research published on Thursday finds that kettlebell training may help reduce inflammation and increase muscle strength as we age — even without a history of being physically active. If you’re ...

Through a variety of positions that call for maintaining balance and supporting the body's weight, yoga can improve physical strength, particularly muscle endurance and core strength. The core muscles ...

This hack does wonders for your pulling power. Most advanced lifters will tell you the stronger you get, the more grip strength matters. Oftentimes, when powerlifters or Olympic lifters fail a lift, ...

When we think about ways to maintain a healthy brain, we often focus on puzzles, reading, or maybe eating more leafy greens. But did you know that your muscles might play a critical role in protecting ...

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 looking for exercises to improve your strength, balance, mobility, and function as you get older, you’ve come to the right place. As we age, strengthening the muscles in our body is more ...

When it comes to building muscular strength —the amount of weight or the load that you’re able to lift—the perks are ...

That ability to hold onto a bar or carry that *really* heavy suitcase? It’s not just a flex—it actually might be one of the simplest clues to how well you’re aging. Grip strength—the ability of your ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

What if your muscles could make a molecule that slows aging? New research (Kang et al., 2025), published in Nature Communications, suggests that they can. This youth-boosting myokine is called CLCF1.

Testosterone is an important male hormone. It does a lot for your body, and it wears several different hats. From your bone strength and muscle mass to your intimacy drive and mood, research has ...

Many military members may not realize that a well-rounded fitness routine is the key to optimal performance and longevity, even in tactical professions. As active-duty service members, our ability to ...