Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is where the stories unfold. Whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing The A Word, a new documentary highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to … Read more
For the average man, there is a kind of blind faith in going to the gym. After all, we all exercise regularly for the same reasons. Sure, some of us want to lose a few, and some of us may just want to get a hench. But we share a common goal: progress. We’re not … Read more
In an age when most fitness influencers are in their 20s, Bhuvana, 74, proves that the “golden age” can be the most powerful era ever. After battling chronic health issues for 50 years, Bhuvana’s transformation through continuous weight lifting gained attention online and offered a blueprint for aging with autonomy. Also read | A 62-year-old … Read more
Published April 3, 2026 at 3:39am Walking is a great way to get low-impact aerobic exercise Any Although there are seasons all year round, there is something special about walking outside in spring. Not only does warm weather feel wonderful after spending the winter cooped up indoors, but chirping birds, budding flowers, and green grass … Read more
Many runners spend their entire lives trying to run a 5k under 20 minutes. P. Burton Morgan, now 42, achieved this goal in just 18 months, despite being a “middle-aged mother who didn’t exercise at all for 20 years.” I want to hear more RW We sat down with a runner and a poet to … Read more
If you love running and your child has expressed an interest in running, you may be wondering when they can start. Hunter Bennett, a senior lecturer in sports science at the University of Adelaide, said children who engage in physical activity such as running have a reduced risk of childhood obesity, improved heart health and … Read more
Share on PinterestWalking is the most popular physical activity in the United States, but experts say it may not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking is the most popular leisure activity in the United States. They point out that people who live in cities also like to … Read more
’80s-style aerobics is making a big comeback in modern fitness, but why now? As today’s workout culture shifts toward connection and fun, this retro trend is resurfacing in modern exercise. ©Getty Images Origin of aerobics In the 1960s, American Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper developed a variety of aerobic exercises to help people with cardiovascular disease. … Read more
Rolling out your yoga mat and sweating it out may be one of the most effective ways to finally get a decent night’s sleep. A new analysis of 30 clinical trials shows that certain doses of high-intensity yoga work better than walking, strength training, and some other forms of training for people who already suffer … Read more