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Longevity tests aren’t always all about how long you can run on a treadmill or whether you can touch your toes. That said, there arefive longevity tests I would recommend trying if you are looking to assess your balance, strength and mobility as you get older.

As we get older, strength training becomes less about building muscle and more about protecting yourself against age-related falls and loss of independence. Starting from the age of 30, adults lose 3-8% of their muscle mass per decade — a process called sarcopenia. This accelerates dramatically after the age of 60.

Low-impact doesn’t mean fewer benefits; it means your joints undergo less stress while you build strength and muscle. For many, the knees are an all too familiar problem area, but that doesn’t mean you can’t build strong legs and glutes; it also doesn’t mean you have to stop yoga altogether.

As we age, leg strength becomes increasingly important. Our legs support us during a lot of our everyday movement, from walking and climbing stairs to getting out of a chair and staying steady on our feet. These everyday movements are what help us stay active and independent throughout our 60s and beyond.

It’s officially running season in Australia, with the Sydney Marathon kicking off this Sunday, August 30. Running any marathon length — even 5km — is a great accomplishment, as sustaining the same pace and energy throughout a miles-long race is no easy feat, even for those who actuallyenjoy running.

Many of us have sedentary jobs that involve sitting for long periods; even if you’re very active and like to exercise, you might be neglecting a very important muscle group without even realizing it: your hip flexors.

There’s a scene in the Steve Martin film The Man With Two Brains in which his character, the unforgettably named Dr Hfuhruhurr, has to pass an increasingly absurd series of sobriety tests after being pulled over by the police. The final one is tap dancing and juggling oranges while singing the Katalina Matalina song. That’s…

Knee problems can strike at any age, but as we age and naturally begin to lose muscle mass, strength and balance, you might notice problems cropping up more regularly. Some people will never struggle with knee pain, and that’s great, but for others, it’s a lifelong battle to continue exercising in later life while managing…

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 was unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

As someone who lives in the UK, I’ve only really had cause to use the term ‘heat training’ ironically for most of my life. The very idea seems absurd when heading out for a run under cloudy skies in sub-70℉ (21.1℃) conditions, which is what we often call summer.