This is the best type of exercise to fight insomnia if you're over 60

Older adults have higher rates of insomnia than their younger counterparts. A new study has identified what type of exercise — out of five — can help them sleep.

I was paralyzed and thought I couldn't walk again — now I'm running my first half marathon

Shaunta-Maé Alexander had a long journey to the start line of Sunday’s United Airlines NYC Half, not just because she’s from Sacramento, Calif.

Summer is in 100 days — 5 things to do now to get in shape without going to the gym

Personal trainer Katie Wilder Thomas has plenty of advice on how to get into better shape without any equipment.

Inside the 'coregasm': Fitness enthusiasts can experience orgasm during intense workouts — doctors explain why

“People can get off literally just from their brain, without being touched,” Tattam claims, sharing that she once had one in the middle of the night while asleep.

How many push-ups you should be able to do at every age — and when you can use your knees

Drop and give us... this many.

You can reduce your chances of dying by 31% with just this much brisk walking a week

A recent study found that right amount of moderate physical activity can lower your risk of all-cause mortality.

These 4 simple movements can help with hip pain, according to a physical therapist

Get hip to these simple movements that stretch and strengthen the hip flexors. Dr. Andy Fata-Chan, a New York-based physical therapist and fitness coach at Moment Physical Therapy & Performance, told The Post...

How fast you should be able to run a mile at every age — and what it means for you if you can't

Too slow?

This 'backward' habit can ease back pain and boost your brain — plus 3 other benefits

Research has shown that this simple activity that you can do at home yields plenty of healthy benefits.

Three gym rats in their 70s and 80s reveal how they stay fit

Exercising as you age is important. It’s not only good for physical health to help prevent falls or enable you to do basic tasks — exercise is also superb for...

Fitness influencer shares 'brilliant' $3.80 McDonald's protein hack

Jackson Adams, a gym enthusiast currently training for the Hyrox fitness competition, said he orders two grilled chicken breasts from McDonald’s, which has a whopping 50 grams of protein in...

Creep caught recording women-only gym through the window: 'Men always ruin everything'

An Australian gym with a female-only policy has responded after a man was spotted allegedly recording women entering and leaving the gym.

The super effective exercises you can do lying down — they get at ‘neglected’ areas

Fitness expert Laura Wilson shared her favorite low-effort, high-impact exercises that target neglected muscles for a full-body burn.

Fitness star bashes 'sexualized' workout influencer industry over booty videos: rivals 'porn'

The mom-of-two said that despite understanding “booty workouts” get likes and engagement, it is content she does not want her children to see as she’s “trying to be an example...

Naked yoga instructor reveals the best nude poses to do with a partner for 'improved intimacy' and stress relief

"The practice can heighten awareness of each other's bodies and energy, leading to improved intimacy and sexual relations through increased trust and mutual sensitivity," Jannica Klingborg said.

I ate 30 eggs a day for an entire month on a wild diet to improve my health – it helped me bulk up but my girlfriend kicked me out of bed

Joseph Everett, the creator of the popular "What I've Learned" Youtube channel, ate 900 eggs in a month to test the claim that the diet is just as effective for...

Fitness freaks are wearing Apple Watches the wrong way for 'mind-blowing' results: 'It's the best hack ever'

When the data tracking device fails to calculate the full extent of one’s physical activity, all of that working out can feel like an exercise in futility. 

Beware this common lifestyle habit that's as risky to your health as smoking: 'It is that bad'

I ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days — how I raced through snow, heat and a painful injury

Ashley Paulson persevered through freezing temperatures, scorching heat, and injury to complete a staggering seven marathons across seven continents in seven days.

These twins followed different diets for 12 weeks. The results are shocking.

The fitness community has long debated whether a high-fat or high-carb diet is the ultimate fuel. Two identical twins put the theory to the test, and while both saw benefits,...