A simple 30-second fitness test is gaining attention among health and fitness experts in the United States for measuring upper-body strength and functional fitness after age 60.

When I was trained as an American physician, I was never exposed to the concept of muscle strength testing that is utilized as part of the pseudo-scientific field of applied kinesiology (AK). To be ...

Staying strong after 55 isn’t about lifting the heaviest weights—it’s about controlling your own body with confidence and precision. One surprisingly effective way to measure that is the chair dip, a ...

Here is a challenging but quick workout to add to your upper-body day and see where you rank on a spectrum of training when preparing for calisthenics and weighted calisthenics fitness tests. We have ...

60-second squat test after 55, from MA, CSCS Jarrod Nobbe. See score ranges and how to build leg strength safely.

The scale has never been a friend to Mana Mostatabi. Even back in high school, when she ran a quick 100m on the varsity track team, her BMI – a ratio of weight to height – put her in the overweight ...

The 1-rep max (1RM) is a great tool for anyone looking to increase their strength in the weight room. It’s both an expression of strength in an exercise movement and an integral way to track progress ...

When I’ve finished a long run, my leg muscles feel like they’re ablaze. By the last few seconds of planking, my abs feel like they’re burning and close to shaking. When the workout burn is real, it's ...

These targets offer a clear picture of what strong, fit ageing actually looks like ...