This simple bodyweight test, recommended by top sports medicine experts, may reveal far more about your heart health than you ...

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Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness. Credit... Supported by By Hilary Achauer Photographs by Ashley Barker How do you know if you are fit? Or, at least, fit enough?

When writer, runner, and group fitness instructor Haley Shapley prepared to climb Mount Rainier several years ago, she focused primarily on endurance training. She made it to the top, felt proud of ...

This week, the U.S. Army announced its plans for an updated fitness test that requires men and women in combat positions to meet the same physical standards. In the past, men and women in combat roles ...

Dispelling the myth that weightlifting makes women bulky, this article reveals that strength training actually builds lean muscle, boosts metabolism, and enhances bone health. Expert guidance and ...

Whether you’re a lifelong fitness-lover or ready to pick up a pair of dumbbells for the first time, you might need a little motivation getting to the gym. These stories from seven women—all over the ...

In a world shaped by societal expectations that dictate how women should look and behave, the story of one woman’s journey to overcome struggles through strength training provides a powerful example ...