VO2 max? Mile time? Experts break down the most common health metrics and reveal which ones actually best reflect on your ...

But can this really shape our bodies, or is it just a quirky form of self-promotion? FITBOOK author Tony Poland explores ...

When it comes to fitness pledges, the new year usually means one of two things - joining a gym or working out at home with a ...

The preventive medicine physician founded a fitness empire in North Dallas, but his wellness revolution wasn't always as well-received as it is today. Dr. Kenneth Cooper has played a pivotal role in ...

MERRILLVILLE | A basic yoga class is available from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Living Grace Church, 2408 W. 78th Ave. The church also offers a low-impact aerobic program at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Aerobic capacity, which is often referred to as VO2 max, is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use while exercising. VO2 max is an important way to measure your overall fitness and see how ...

Strength training after the age of 50 gets a lot of love these days—for good reason. But aerobic (or cardio) exercise—continuous physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing rate so ...

Across the United States, more people are taking their health seriously, but the picture is not perfect. A new report from the American College of Sports Medicine takes a sweeping look at how the ...

As global wealth inequality deepens and automation threatens to usher in a new form of technology-driven unemployment, many nations, from the wealthy and industrialized to the still-developing, are ...

What was your longest run in the previous month? Why did you run that far? You might answer these questions by pointing to where you are in a buildup to a key race. But take a step back: Why that ...

After John Korir won the 2025 Boston Marathon, runners flocked to his Instagram to learn more about the 28-year-old’s training. Yes, there were the typical postrace photos with trophies and training ...

You need aerobic exercise to keep your heart and lungs working their best. But what happens when you ignore aerobic exercise and spend most of the summer playing computer games with your friends?