Losing weight and getting in shape are popular New Year's resolutions -- but before you join a gym with the masses, it may help to determine your current fitness level with a walk test. kmlPhoto - ...

Your VO2 max — a good indicator of cardiopulmonary fitness — isn’t static. It can be improved with consistent exercise or ...

A long-term study has found that higher cardiorespiratory fitness in midlife not only extends lifespan but also delays the onset of major chronic diseases. Researchers linked treadmill test results ...

You can’t blame Jack Merendino for being nervous when he stepped on the treadmill for an exercise stress test last year. Just a few months earlier his younger brother had major heart surgery, both his ...

As trending exercises ebb and flow, it can be tempting to prioritize one kind of fitness over another. Any kind of physical movement is beneficial, and you should aim to work the body in a variety of ...