Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning.
Jan 7, 2026
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Sports medicine news
Could exercising while losing weight preserve your muscles and help keep them 'young'?
When we lose weight, we don't just lose body fat—we lose muscle, too.
Nov 12, 2025
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Your body can be a portable gym: How to ditch membership fees and expensive equipment
You don't need a gym membership, dumbbells, or expensive equipment to get stronger.
Oct 13, 2025
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Quadrobics: Is the trend for walking on all fours like an animal good for your fitness?
Instead of wasting hours squatting weights in the gym or pounding miles of pavement in your running shoes, you could instead get all the benefits of a workout just by moving a little bit more like other animals.
Oct 16, 2025
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High-intensity interval training boosts muscle mitochondria, study shows
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark investigated how eight weeks of high-intensity interval training affect the structure of mitochondria—the parts of muscle cells that produce energy. The study shows that ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Scar tissue in athletes' hearts tied to higher risk of dangerous cardiac rhythms
Scar tissue in the heart was associated with abnormal heart rhythms among healthy, long-time male endurance athletes aged 50 or older, potentially increasing their risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a small study ...
Jul 17, 2025
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Infrared sauna may hold benefits for team-sport athletes
A study conducted by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, suggests that using an infrared sauna after exercise can speed up recovery and support performance in team-sport athletes. ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Youth participation in Finland's sports clubs rises, but inequalities remain
A recent study by the University of Jyväskylä shows that participation in sports club activities among Finnish youth aged 8 to 19 has significantly increased from the 1980s to the 2020s, particularly among the youngest age ...
Aug 20, 2025
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VO2 max: What the gold standard metric for fitness means for longevity
VO2 max, the measure of how much oxygen the body consumes during exercise, has become a ubiquitous tool for professional athletes, but health experts increasingly say it's a measurement worthy of every exerciser's attention.
Jan 20, 2026
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Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries
On July 28, 2025, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is home to the National Football League's headquarters. He shot and killed four people and injured one other before killing himself.
Aug 6, 2025
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