A large study of older women suggests that something as simple as grip strength may reveal who is more likely to live longer — independent of how much they exercise.

Handgrip strength test: simple squeeze predicts muscle, heart health, ageing, and cardiovascular risk.

Muscle strength declines rapidly during adulthood but is essential if patients are to maintain their health and independence. This is especially pertinent because by 2050, women ages 75 and older will ...

From lifting strength to endurance, power, cardio and balance ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That ability to hold onto a bar or carry that *really* heavy suitcase? It’s not just a flex—it actually ...

When I was trained as an American physician, I was never exposed to the concept of muscle strength testing that is utilized as part of the pseudo-scientific field of applied kinesiology (AK). To be ...

Here is a challenging but quick workout to add to your upper-body day and see where you rank on a spectrum of training when preparing for calisthenics and weighted calisthenics fitness tests. We have ...