Grip strength not only improves function during daily tasks, but it can also be an indicator of your overall health. Grip ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve stability in movement and reduce low back pain.

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 ...

You know the drill — exercise could help you feel better, prevent disease and live longer. But that knowledge may not always get you motivated enough to head to the gym. Whether you have ...

Running while overweight is hard and can take a toll on a person’s feet, knees, shins, lower back and hips. Here is this week’s question: Stew, what is your advice for heavier athletes running for ...

Pushing harder makes recovery more onerous. When you discipline yourself to sometimes exercise at an easy effort, you'll ...