A 72-year-old athlete shares a beginner-friendly bodyweight routine designed to preserve strength, balance and independence ...

A new study shows that planks, wall squats and other isometric exercises have a big health benefit. MoMo Productions/Getty Images Planks, wall sits, and other isometric exercises have been an ...

Running, swimming, cycling and other aerobic exercises that move the body's largest muscles have long been considered the best activities to reduce blood pressure. But new evidence shows that simple ...

Exercise is great for improving heart health. But the thought of hitting the gym or going for a jog might put some people off from doing it. And, if you have a heart condition already, such dynamic ...

The debate over which physical activity is better has been in full swing since even before fitness became a global industry worth nearly US$100 million each year. But one type of workout is often ...

“An isometric exercise is a static exercise where you hold a muscular contraction without movement, as opposed to a dynamic exercise where the muscles are able to contract from their longest to their ...

Sporty woman performing push-ups from the floor in the gym. *When it comes to reducing blood pressure, many assume that activities like jogging or weightlifting are the best approach. However, new ...

If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...

High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because it often comes with no symptoms and puts people at a higher risk of heart disease. Exercise can lower blood pressure without medication, so ...

If you have osteoporosis, isometric exercise can help improve your muscle strength and bone health without putting excessive stress on your bones. Developing an exercise plan for osteoporosis is ...