WASHINGTON - The push-up is a classic bodyweight exercise, and for good reason. There is no machine, no barbell, no resistance band - just you and the floor. It builds strength, requires zero ...

Turning a playground game into a fun workout, skipping is a great way to get your heart pumping without leaving the house.

Weight training is essential to good physical health and is especially important for aging well. A study by Harvard researchers found that middle-aged men who could do 20 push-ups had better heart ...

The following modification on the push up focuses on a neutral spine and engaged core, when done properly, and increases the stability of the muscles supporting the spine. Start in a high plank ...

Mastering push-ups and pull-ups requires progressing from building strength to developing muscular endurance. Conquering your first repetition of these calisthenics exercises is a matter of strength, ...