"In clinical and rehabilitation settings, the six-minute walk test (6MWT) is widely used to assess a person’s ability to ...

At 55, 30–40 smooth jumping jacks without stopping—and passing the talk test—signals above-average cardiovascular fitness.

After 50, your body's ability to recover and sustain effort becomes the real test of fitness. Step-ups demand that your ...

Coming from an athletic history of strength and power has its own "strengths and weaknesses.'' These are apparent when preparing for military training, scoring well on fitness tests and having the ...

Cameron Yuen, DPT is a physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach. As we age, physical capability becomes crucial for safety and quality of life, and the human body loses physical ...

Sometimes taking your fitness routine to the next level means slowing down. Experts explain the benefits of Zone 2 cardio, ...

A higher VO2 max translates directly into enhanced physical performance across various activities. This improved oxygen utilization capacity manifests in multiple ways. Athletes with higher VO2 max ...

HYROX is a global fitness competition combining running with functional workout stations. It tests endurance, strength, and overall conditioning in a standardized format. HYROX is a hybrid fitness ...

The U.S. Air Force is implementing significant changes to the way explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) personnel are tested for fitness. Beginning in August, those in EOD roles will no longer be required ...