Fitness

About 90 to 120 minutes of strength (resistance) training a week was associated with the lowest long-term risk of death in an analysis of 147,374 U.S. adults followed for up to 30 years, with the biggest gains seen when strength work was combined with aerobic exercise, researchers report in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

June 10, 2026 Reported by AI

Fitness icon Gilad Janklowicz, known for his long-running ESPN show Bodies in Motion, has died at age 71. Jewish Life Television confirmed the news of his sudden passing.

Whoop announced plans to let users in the United States access on-demand video consultations with licensed clinicians inside its fitness tracking app. The feature will launch this summer and include electronic health record syncing. The company also introduced new artificial intelligence tools for personalized coaching.

May 10, 2026 Reported by AI

A new study finds that people who listen to their own choice of music during intense exercise can keep going almost 20 percent longer than when working out in silence. The research, involving cyclists, shows this boost comes without any increase in perceived effort or physical strain.

A Decathlon survey with Consumoteca polled 2,017 people and analyzed over 10 million social media posts, finding that 93% of Brazilians want to exercise but only 44% maintain routines. Lack of motivation tops the barriers at 45%, followed by lack of time (39%) and financial issues (31%). Women report higher issues like harassment.

April 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Brazilian startup Liquidz, backed by coach Bernardo Rezende or Bernardinho, plans to triple its size by the end of 2026. The company sells electrolyte sachets that turn water into isotonic drinks with fewer artificial colors and calories. It now targets the general public and physical retail channels.