When Sandra Burke’s husband tripped and fell on her foot, he shattered it in 14 places. Scans revealed that the grandmother, then 71, had osteopenia – the early stage of bone thinning that can precede ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. While many types of ...

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If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...

Challenge yourself with these body weight moves. Credit... Supported by By Anna Maltby Videos by Theodore Tae If you’re new to strength training, isometric exercises can be a great place to start. For ...

Exercise is great for improving heart health. But the thought of hitting the gym or going for a jog might put some people off from doing it. And, if you have a heart condition already, such dynamic ...