Proponents of bodyweight fitness — which describes most personal trainers these days, medical professionals and me — are fond of reminding people that getting in shape is as simple as getting on the ...

Back straight, head up, hands shoulder-width apart, toes taut, chin to floor -- then push up. You don’t have to do a world record 1,033 push-ups in 23 minutes, as Jack LaLanne did in 1956 -- or 10,507 ...

There's a lot of chatter in the fitness world about what constitutes a great workout. Some folks swear a series of awkward exercises is the key to gains. Others claim a quick jump rope workout that ...

Upper-body strength is more than a fitness goal—it’s a powerful indicator of overall health. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), one of the most reliable ways to assess ...

Performing around forty push-ups signals significantly lower heart attack and stroke risks, according to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. A study on firefighters revealed a 96% reduced risk of major ...