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93-year-old athlete reveals fitness, diet secrets: 'I thought I'd go on until about 70'
May 5, 2024 | 3:47pm"When I was younger, I thought, 'I wonder if I’ll still be alive in the year 2000.' That was in 1945," John Starbrook confided. "I won’t make it to 3000,...
Crying at the gym is completely normal — and could benefit you
May 2, 2024 | 5:09pmSome people put blood, sweat, and tears into their workouts — emphasis on tears.
Women should start exercising by this age for better quality of life
May 2, 2024 | 3:35pmGet moving — and stay moving — experts say.
Mini steppers are all the rage on TikTok — how good is the workout?
May 1, 2024 | 4:20pmIs it time to climb on the bandwagon?
Doing this makes you more likely to succeed at a fitness goal
May 1, 2024 | 3:56pmGrab a pal to stay pumped up.
Doc reveals 2-ingredient snack to boost your workouts
April 30, 2024 | 4:15pmTikTok is abuzz with the sound of the ultimate pre-workout supplement, a spoonful of honey, and a sprinkle of salt, said to boost energy and get you through your sweat...
Fans of Malibu fitness boot camp The Ranch, beloved by Michelle Obama, say NY outpost is too easy
April 29, 2024 | 6:57pm"It feels more like indulgent wellness," a recent guest of the Ranch Hudson Valley told The Post.
Forget counting steps — taking the stairs could save your life
April 29, 2024 | 6:29pm"Based on these results, we would encourage people to incorporate stair climbing into their day-to-day lives," the study author said.
How much you should sit, stand, walk and sleep in 24 hours
April 29, 2024 | 4:28pmA recent study reveals how to divide your day to maximize health and increase longevity.
Influencer runs the Brooklyn Half Marathon without registering — then infuriates runners by bragging about her pace
April 29, 2024 | 2:45pm"I did not realize I would offend so many people," Alexa Curtis, 26, wrote Monday on X.
Forget 10,000 steps a day — here's what to focus on instead
April 29, 2024 | 11:56amExperts say you can walk a lot less — as long as you're doing this.
My strength training 'drastically' improved with a pre-workout supplement — then the side effects kicked in
April 28, 2024 | 7:35pmIt was the lift she needed — or so she thought.
I lost 80 pounds and became a fitness instructor — thanks to one piece of exercise equipment
April 28, 2024 | 1:29pm"Find something you love and stick with it," said New Jersey resident Amanda Hinds, 31.
I'm a health coach — here are 5 ways you can reduce stress in your life
April 25, 2024 | 5:51pmThese tricks work in a pinch.
Here's why you want to stress less, exercise more: study
April 15, 2024 | 3:37pmLess stress isn't just good for your mood, it can also have a positive impact on your heart as well.
I lost 85 pounds in 8.5 months — thanks to these 7 simple fixes
April 14, 2024 | 5:29pm"I somehow had settled into thinking that being heavy was just how I would be for the rest of my life, but then a switch went off," said Crystel Saturday,...
Huge myth about exercise finally debunked
April 12, 2024 | 1:10pmA new study has identified the best time to workout is in the evening as getting a sweat on after 6pm has a surprising health benefit compared to getting it...
The CIA wants to hire super-fit agents — but only if you can do this many sit-ups in a minute
April 10, 2024 | 1:16pmThe high-caliber position requires candidates to ace a grueling physical fitness test for selection, plus an annual one to keep the role.
Surprising time of day you should be exercising for biggest benefit
April 10, 2024 | 12:46pmWorking out at night could hold the greatest benefit for those who are obese, according to new research.
9-year-old girl deadlifts 165 pounds — 3 times her body weight — in wild video
April 9, 2024 | 10:25amShe put the "her" in "Hercules."