Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. While many types of ...

Isometrics are exercises like planks and wall sits that strengthen muscles and tone the body. Because they are low-impact, isometric exercises help injury recovery and relieve joint pain. Isometrics ...

Wall-sits can be pivotal for strengthening and improving leg muscle endurance when performed correctly. It is an isometric exercise that requires holding a position without moving, in this case, the ...

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Q: My blood pressure is just a tiny bit high. Does that really matter? My doctor said I should think about taking a blood pressure drug, but I'd rather try to bring it down naturally. I just read that ...

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 ...

When performing a strength training program, people may find it helpful to train certain muscle groups together. This can help prevent overtraining and maximize results. The Dietary Guidelines for ...

You might lace up your sneakers thinking hard cardio is the key to lowering your blood pressure, but lecturer Jamie Edwards ...

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 ...