Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jumping jacks, a staple of school gym classes, are not just for kids—they can also reveal much about your health. Even if you ...

As you age, your bones generally start to weaken. You tend to lose bone mineral density, an indicator of bone strength, which makes you more prone to fractures in old age. To maintain or even ...

New research says doing short bouts of plyometric exercises, like hops, can help improve running economy. Researchers also say runners can safely practice five minutes of plyometrics each day without ...

Many people’s reasoning for committing to 50 jumps each morning is to help with lymphatic drainage (more on this in a second), but others have cited an array of other benefits, including improved mood ...

Jumping 50 times is enough to make you feel alert, Wickham says. Indeed, exercise in general improves fatigue, energy, and ...