Forget the six-pack—real core strength at 60 is about stability, balance, and independence. Take this three-move trainer challenge to see how your torso measures up for the years ahead.

If you’d like to age well, these are the five exercises for you. I’ve been reporting on the science of fitness for more than 20 years, and these are the five exercises that researchers and trainers ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Strength training supports ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Want legs that dominate the stage and the sled? This guide translates Hadi Choopan’s dense lower-body look into four functional workouts you can rotate weekly. Session A hardens quads with tempo ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I first tried the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Not every exercise deserves a spot in your workout. Some lifts add more risk than reward, while others are so ...

Every month, Caroline Idiens—known by the name of her wildly successful fitness platform, Caroline’s Circuits—coaches around 6,500 women in midlife to get fitter and stronger than ever. Her method is ...

Sabrena Jo, Ph.D., senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise, has decades of experience helping people find ways to become physically active. From working one-on-one ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring two iconic pillars of American youth: the Presidential Fitness Test and the President’s Council on Sports, ...

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...