Body-weight exercises include push-ups, squats, planks, and walking lunges. They are helpful for building functional strength ...

When you’re exhausted, burned out or short on time, the notion of slipping on gym clothes and pushing yourself to work out ...

While Kegel exercises are the traditional therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction, “many women don’t know how to do them properly,” said Tamara Grisales, M.D., a urogynecologist at UCLA. Instead, they ...

After all, hypertrophy (the technical term for muscle growth) is largely a numbers game, and getting the equation right can ...

Maintaining stability and coordination as you get older isn’t always the easiest. And unfortunately, you may be more at risk of falling or getting injured if you’re off-kilter. Rather than continuing ...

Target your lower half with this balancing act. Unilateral (or single-side) exercises strengthen your core, glutes, thighs, calves, and quads.

The research is pro-exercise in all forms, but especially hones in on acute aerobic exercise—or the kind of exercise where ...

Don’t start weightlifting with the heaviest weights. Start small with lighter weights and gradually build up your strength. Starting small increases the likelihood that you will stick with it. This ...

To be truly fit in older age, you need to work on specific aspects of your fitness – and research shows that it’s never too ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." POP QUIZ: HOW many reps and sets should you do per exercise to build muscle? If you’re in the know, ...

If you have hip bursitis, you know the pain and discomfort can keep you from doing the activities you enjoy. While quick fixes such as over-the-counter pain relievers or applying ice packs can help, ...