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

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

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 ...

Choose the right cardio equipment for your home gym — here's how the elliptical machine stacks up against the treadmill.

The one-minute sit-to-stand test (1MSTS) is a reliable way to assess your functional exercise capacity that’s simple to do ...

It is wise to practice taking military fitness tests, long before the real ones count toward your record or your chances of ...

How fit are you really? Even if you’re an enthusiastic exerciser, the answer may surprise you. There are no end of ...

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 ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that there would be new, strict fitness standards enforced on the U.S.

Mars is closer than ever, but the human body isn’t ready. Inside the biological war against radiation, microgravity, and ...

Dear B.L.: You are exactly right that a slow heart rate in an athlete is normally the sign of a healthy heart. However, you ...