From Japanese walking to 75 Hard: what the science really says about viral fitness trends

Fitness advice spreads fast online, but not all of it is grounded in science. Research reveals which popular trends hold up and which don’t.
New York Post

Viral 6-6-6 walking challenge is a ‘simple but effective’ way to exercise — and can help with your sleep

It may be the mark of the beast, but for those who are trying to get fit, “6-6-6” is also a subtle shortcut to beast mode. The viral 6-6-6 walking challenge is a flexible daily fitness routine that ...
The New York Times

100 Push-Ups and 50 Pull-Ups in Under 10 Minutes. What Could Go Wrong?

Fitness experts caution against jumping into a difficult routine suggested by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pete Hegseth. By Calum Marsh Last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenged Pete Hegseth to a test ...
Yahoo

5 super-simple fitness challenges to help you lose weight

A fitness challenge can keep exercise exciting so you avoid a dreaded January plateau. (Getty Images) Once the novelty of all those New Year's resolutions wears off, the motivation to go to the gym ...
BMJ

Clarifying the real challenge: adherence, not efficacy, is the barrier to exercise as medicine

In our recent review,1 we applied an evolutionary perspective to explore why exercise may never be effective medicine in practice, and we appreciate the questions raised by Zagury and Braga in support ...
Forbes

Midlife Exercise May Cut Dementia Risk Nearly In Half, Study Finds

A 40-year study shows higher physical activity in midlife and late life dramatically reduces dementia risk, highlighting movement as one of the most powerful brain-protective habits. A recent ...