Core strength exercises for seniors, from trainer Michael Betts. Try 3 bed-position tests to see if your core is top-tier after 65.

Forget complex gym machines; the humble pushup is the ultimate indicator of functional longevity and upper-body resilience as ...

You can have the healthiest diet in the world, but if you want to age well and remain independent the key things you’ll need are balance, strength and flexibility. As a fitness coach specialising in ...

Forget the six-pack—real core strength at 60 is about stability, balance, and independence. Take this three-move trainer challenge to see how your torso measures up for the years ahead.

Single-leg balance test after 65: what 30 seconds says about fall risk, with certified trainer tips to improve fast.

ATHLEAN-X founder Jeff Cavaliere broke down seven strength tests to determine how fit you are, regardless of age or gender.

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

If you’ve ever tried them, you know side planks are challenging­—even more than regular planks. But they’re a critical move, says Keli Roberts, an exercise physiologist with the American College of ...

Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness. Credit... Supported by By Hilary Achauer Photographs by Ashley Barker How do you know if you are fit? Or, at least, fit enough?