One of the most important factors for living a long life and maintaining health into old age is exercise. But what are some of the best forms of exercise when it comes to boosting longevity, according ...

If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and ...

Domenic Angelino, CPT, a certified personal trainer with the International Personal Trainer Academy, says that pretty much ...

The health benefits of physical activity are undeniable. Yet, a recent study based on data published over the past 30 years challenges the famous adage Mens sana in corpore sano (a healthy mind in a ...

If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. We consulted doctors, personal trainers and others to devise short, easy exercises for your ...