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 ...

Find out more about the inclined plane, the pulley and the screw. Find out more about three of the six simple machines: the inclined plane, the pulley and the screw. These simple machines make work ...

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 ...

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 ...

Drop and give us… well, read on for how many. Your ability to do push-ups indicates more than just how muscular your arms are — the number you can do also offers clues about your overall health. “A ...