At 93, he’s as fit as a 40-year-old. His body offers lessons on aging.
The human body maintains the ability to adapt to exercise at any age, showing that it’s never too late to start a fitness program.
By Gretchen ReynoldsHow well are you aging? How to discover your ‘fitness’ age.
A few simple health measures can estimate your “fitness age” -- whether your body is biologically older — or younger — than your chronological age.
By Gretchen ReynoldsHow to start indoor rock climbing
There are two types of climbing available to beginners: bouldering and top-rope.
By Teddy Amenabar and Alexa Juliana ArdAre you fit for your age? Try our New Year’s tuneup to find out.
We asked exercise experts for easy ways to test fitness for balance, mobility, grip strength, stamina and more.
By Gretchen Reynolds, Chelsea Conrad and Carson TerBushTry this low-impact winter workout for busy people
This simple scientific workout includes just three exercises and can fit into anyone’s holiday schedule.
By Gretchen Reynolds and Alexa Juliana ArdOur 7 best tips to build an exercise habit
These seven tips offer some surprisingly simple and practical ways to establish exercise habits that stick.
By Gretchen ReynoldsIt’s never too late to lift weights: Older bodies can still build muscle
The new study of resistance exercise and the elderly found that even people in their 80s and 90s — who had never lifted weights before — showed significant gains
By Gretchen ReynoldsHow exercise can curb your Thanksgiving appetite
High-intensity exercise can dull your appetite for a few hours. But regular moderate exercise can make you hungrier.
By Gretchen Reynolds‘Psychological flexibility’ and other lessons from pro-athlete moms
Balancing motherhood with athletics is a challenge, but it can also lead to a new definition of well-being and a deeper sense of purpose.
By Yael SchonbrunWhat happens when runners cross a marathon finish line? We’ve got data.
We analyzed the behavior of runners who crossed the finish line at the Marine Corps Marathon. Here are the most common reactions to running 26.2 miles.
By Bonnie Berkowitz and Hanna ZakharenkoRunning a fall marathon? Here are 26.2 tips to help you finish.
Fall marathon season is here, and readers offer their tips and lessons on marathon running.
By Kelyn SoongSlow is the new fast: Tips for marathoners at the back of the pack
Back-of-the-pack marathon runners often face extra challenges to complete a 26.2-mile race.
By Kelyn SoongThe modern golf swing is powerful but can hurt your back. Here’s how to prevent injuries.
Try these stretches, reduce practice swings, strength train and warm up to keep both your back and handicap in good shape.
By Gretchen Reynolds, Teddy Amenabar and William NeffHow much sunshine are you getting? Now your watch can keep track.
Daylight exposure has been shown to boost alertness, mood and the body’s production of vitamin D, mitigate eye strain and regulate a person’s circadian rhythm.
By Teddy AmenabarSitting all day increases dementia risk — even if you exercise
The results underscore just how pervasive the consequences of sitting can be, and suggest that exercise by itself may not protect us.
By Gretchen ReynoldsHow to find your fat-burning zone
The key to finding your fat-burning zone is often to exercise far more gently than many of us might expect.
By Gretchen Reynolds‘Weekend warriors’ get heart benefits from just a few days of exercise
People who jammed almost all of their exercise into the weekends were much less likely to develop heart problems than people who rarely exercised.
By Gretchen ReynoldsLosing weight on a diet or Ozempic? Here’s why you still need exercise.
People who combine exercise with dieting can double the metabolic health benefits of their weight loss, a new study shows.
By Gretchen ReynoldsPlanning surgery? High-intensity ‘prehab’ exercise can help recovery.
High-intensity interval training can help patients improve their fitness and may reduce postoperative complications, according to a new review.
By Kelyn SoongHow heading a soccer ball can hurt the brain
A number of studies suggest that the powerful forces involved in heading a soccer ball may lead to thinking and memory problems, and possibly dementia
By Gretchen Reynolds