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Could you pass the FDNY’s fitness test? 7 tasks include swinging a sledgehammer
People hoping to join the FDNY Fire Cadet Academy must first prove they have the strength, stamina, and grit to pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test.
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January 14, 2025 | 4:13pmBritish YouTuber Jack Massey Welsh walked 250,000 steps in just seven days.?The changes to his body were "surprising."
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January 14, 2025 | 2:49pmThe biohacking industry was popularized by millionaire tech bros, but you don't have to break the bank to get healthy.
Making your workouts more 'electric' could increase muscles and build strength, says new study
January 13, 2025 | 2:00pm"Exercise is medicine, but not everyone is able or willing to engage in traditional exercise," said Sudip Bajpeyi, a kinesiology professor at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Could you pass the NYPD's physical fitness test? It must be completed in 4 minutes and 28 seconds
January 13, 2025 | 12:12pmThe test includes six tasks, including stair climbs and shooting a dummy gun.
I'm a fitness trainer — my 3 lazy weight loss tips, including a 'Netflix and chill' booty workout
January 12, 2025 | 9:00amGym rats who love to feel the burn? This one's not for you. But if you're looking to be as lazy as possible and still get fit, lose weight, and...
Influencer fires trainer — after spotting him eating McDonald’s burger: 'It’s a matter of credibility'
January 10, 2025 | 11:28amHe's McDone.
Good fat already in our bodies can burn calories and protect against Alzheimer’s — here's how to activate it
January 10, 2025 | 6:00amHere's the skinny on the best kind of body fat.
What is 'Jeffing'? The Olympian-approved running method fights muscle fatigue —?and helps you finish races faster
January 9, 2025 | 6:00amDeveloped by a former Olympian, “jeffing” is an interval training method that encourages people to alternate between walking and running at their own pace, gradually building speed and endurance over...
I'm a weight loss doctor — why you shouldn't go to the gym this month and the 'critical time' for storing fat
January 6, 2025 | 6:00amGenetics contribute between 40% and 70% of what determines a person's weight, and the rest is environmental factors like diet, exercise, medications, stress, sleep patterns and overall lifestyle choices.
Two easy self-hypnosis tricks to stick to your New Year's diet and fitness resolutions
January 2, 2025 | 10:06amYou're getting very sleepy... thinking about how much effort it's going to take to stick to your healthy New Year's resolutions.
I’m a celebrity trainer — my 70/30 rule will help you actually meet your fitness goals in 2025
January 1, 2025 | 8:56amThe trainer shared his best advice for meeting your New Year's resolution workout and weight loss goals and making "new year, new you" a reality.
How to get a flat tummy over 40 — trainer says your belly fat will melt if you follow these rules
December 30, 2024 | 9:29amJill Brown, a 57-year-old fitness and nutrition coach, revealed how to slim your stomach and even get abs in your 40s, 50s or 60s.
This easy DIY walking test can measure your cardio fitness — you don't need to visit a doctor
December 27, 2024 | 1:48pmIs it time to step up your workout routine?
Wearing these shoes while running increases your risk of getting injured
December 27, 2024 | 6:00amMost runners have experienced an injury or two — the blame often lies in overtraining, inadequate recovery time, bad form or the wrong footwear.
This exercise was 698% more popular in 2024 — and 2 other trends on the rise
December 26, 2024 | 10:52amClassPass revealed the top 10 workout reservations of the year, plus the exercises that grew the most in popularity, marking growing trends for the year to come.
Can you pass the 'old man test'? 3-step challenge can tell your balance, coordination and strength
December 26, 2024 | 9:47amThe easy test was invented by fitness trainer Chris Hinshaw and has gone viral on social media. It can test for stability and balance, among other factors essential for wellbeing.
I'm an exercise expert — my 4 steps to ease into a New Year's workout routine if you haven't worked out in a while
December 23, 2024 | 6:00amMost people use the new year as motivation to kick-start their fitness goals.
Doing this quick trick before exercising can increase your endurance
December 19, 2024 | 2:13pmHarnessing the power of the spleen has been shown to enhance athletic performance.
Would you drink booze-flavored protein shakes? Fitness brand launches Southern Comfort cocktail powders
December 18, 2024 | 11:50amThey don't contain alcohol — but is it safe to mix alcohol into a protein drink?
New trend helps fitness freaks land jobs, they say — but not every employer is convinced
December 9, 2024 | 4:28pmThey're really going the extra mile.