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

Tests like electrocardiograms or a blood test for cholesterol offer good measures of heart health. But the American College ...

When ultra-runners lace up for races that stretch hundreds of miles and days, they're not merely testing their mental grit ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Sometimes exercise turns out to be easier than you think. And I'm delighted to report that that's the case for Zone 2 cardio. As a professional procrastinator and all-round top-level fitness shirker, ...