Fitness

A major hurdle many face with age is the natural loss of lean muscle. Research shows that, after the age of 30, you can lose 3% to 8% of muscle mass every decade if you don’t perform regular resistance training or consume adequate protein. Read More.

We all know that weightlifting is great for building muscle—and it has fantastic potential to improve (and maintain) bone strength. But what you might not know is that recent research suggests that weightlifting has the potential to boost your memory, tighten your focus and improve overall brain function. BRB—I’m headed to the gym! Read More.

A new study says that regularly participating in a variety of different types of physical activity, such as running, cycling, and swimming, may be the best way to help prolong your lifespan. Read More.

When it comes to exercising for your heart's sake, you don't want to peak too early in life. Research suggests that to protect yourself against high blood pressure in your twilight years, you need to keep your exercise levels up through middle age. Read More.

Not everyone is a gym-lover, and that is completely okay. And if forcing yourself onto a treadmill feels more like punishment than self-care, you’re not alone. But according to new research out of the UK, the trick to actually enjoying exercise might be as simple as playing to your personality. Read More.

A sweeping new international study found that doing a simple physical activity for just five minutes a day could help millions live longer, preventing an estimated 1 in 10 deaths. Read More.

A new study suggests that a single habit is better for the brain than previously thought — and can treat symptoms of depression as effectively as medication and talk therapy. Read More.

Who needs a gym membership? You can work out from the comfort and convenience of your home, and you have a lot of options besides hopping on a stationary bike or treadmill. Read More.

Researchers from the University of Westminster in the U.K. discovered that the shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes with age, gender, lifestyle and frailty, as well as certain conditions like osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. Read More.

The wellness industry, which is set to a reach a mega $9 trillion globally by 2028, is no stranger to a trend. Some are genuinely positive, others are interesting and then there are those which are just downright dodgy. Read More.

An estimated 80% of Americans reported participating in sports and fitness activities in the past year, representing an all-time high, according to a 2025 report. Read More.

The search data and trends reports indicated that the masses clung to traditional, sustainable workout formats like walking as well as adopting new fitness challenges. Read More.

These days, people are always looking for the next best hack to jazz up their stroll. Two popular ways to dial up the intensity? Rucking and power walking. Read More.

Padel is a racquet sport that gives you a serious heart-pumping, calorie-burning workout. Sometimes I like playing social games, activities, and sports like padel because you get a solid workout in, and instead of focusing on counting reps, you’re just exercising while having fun. Read More.

Pilates workouts aren't going anywhere for 2026. Strength has become the new health currency, and suddenly everyone’s rolling out a Pilates mat: your friends in their thirties, your neighbours in their fifties, even relatives in their seventies. Read More.