Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

These 5 simple daily moves protect strength, joints, and balance so you can slow muscle aging and stay strong after 50.

To begin your fitness journey, ask yourself these questions to help assess your readiness and set realistic goals: Cardiovascular Health: Can I walk a mile in under 15 minutes? Can I walk briskly for ...

Recipe for Disaster is Slate’s column about what recipes get wrong—and how to fix them. If you’ve noticed a recipe annoyance, absurdity, or outright lie, file your complaint here and we will ...

Along with bruised toenails, chafing and blisters, hip pain is one of those annoying-yet-all-too-common side effects of running. In fact, in a 2018 survey of 675 marathon runners, nearly half of the ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...

Aerobic exercise can include different activities like power walking, running, dancing, and jumping rope. These activities increase your heart rate and challenge your muscles, helping to improve ...

Your glutes are the muscles that make up your buttocks area. Keeping these muscles strong helps stabilize your hips, knees, and lower back. Exercises that target your glutes, such as lunges, squats, ...