3+ week, 4+ day ago  (1226+ words) (CNN) " A surprisingly simple measure may offer clues about longevity. Muscular strength, as determined by two tests, was a key predictor of a person's risk of death, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers followed more…...

5+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (517+ words) By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) " If you've ever caught yourself slouching at your desk and immediately jerked your shoulders back and straightened your spine, you know the struggle. Within minutes, you're slumped over again. Here's why: Rigid corrections are impossible…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (765+ words) (CNN) " If you're experiencing joint pain in the knees, the solution might be to walk it off. Aerobic exercise can reduce pain, improve movement and enhance quality of life for patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published October…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (157+ words) KRDO13 is excited to welcome a new face to the team! Summer Jackson is already bringing the energy with her brand-new fitness segment, Summer Strong. The series is all about rethinking fitness " offering practical, accessible ways to stay active no matter…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (89+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- KRDO13 fitness expert Summer Jackson is addressing a common misconception among women regarding weightlifting: the fear of becoming "bulky." The goal of lifting weights often differs by gender. In many gym environments, men focus on increasing size…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1717+ words) By Lily Hautau, CNN (CNN) " Five requirements. Seventy-five days. No breaks and no room for mistakes. That's the premise of 75 Hard, a challenge created by entrepreneur and author Andy Frisella and marketed as a "transformative mental toughness program" and "an…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (624+ words) By Melanie Radzicki Mc Manus, CNN (CNN) " Interested in boosting your longevity? All you may have to do is vary your exercise. Switching between activities such as walking, swimming, yoga, gardening and pickleball could result in a whopping 19% decrease in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1034+ words) By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) " If you've reached midlife or beyond, you've likely heard the same advice repeatedly: Lift weights to stay strong, protect your bones and boost metabolic health. Yet for many older adults, that guidance comes with an…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (87+ words) EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- KRDO13 Fitness Expert Summer Jackson meets up with Heather Skold and Paige Reynolds at the gym to discuss the importance of movement. Summer addresses a common question: Do you need an hour-long workout for it to…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (980+ words) By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) " You may not own a single dumbbell, but rest assured you already have everything you need to get stronger " by using your own body weight. Many people still associate strength training with lifting heavy weights,…...