While there’s no crystal ball to predict your future health, there are a few basic tests you can give yourself to gauge your current strength, power, cardiovascular fitness and balance — all of which ...

A simple grip test can offer an early clue to your health — and whether your body is aging as it should.

Grip strength is increasingly recognized by researchers and clinicians as a functional vital sign. According to Pete Rohleder, a kinesiologist at Kansas State University, it reflects the cumulative ...

Described as an “indispensable biomarker for older adults,” weaker grip strength has been linked to an increased likelihood ...

What if your hand held a valuable clue to your future? Without a crystal ball or complex tests, a simple gesture could reveal ...

Experts say the secret to feeling strong in the long term is to focus less on the size of a muscle and more on what it can ...

Building muscle strength does not need a gym card or heavy machines. A quiet room, steady effort, and the right moves can go a long way. Indoor exercises work well because they allow control, focus, ...

Open right knee, rotating through the right hip to lift knee toward ceiling. Glutes should engage.

Strength training is having a moment, and fitness experts say it is about more than building muscle or lifting heavy weights.

Some of the best muscle-building foods include protein-rich chicken, salmon, and lentils. You can pair dietary changes with ...

For nearly 45 years of training, I have heard conflicting information about reaching failure when lifting weights or even doing calisthenics. Either you push until you fail, or you avoid failure by ...

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 ...