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Life Time's SpiroFit brings lab-grade VO₂ max and metabolic testing to everyday gym-goers, turning a key longevity biomarker into actionable fitness data.
Major fitness chain deploys cordless metabolic testing masks across all locations, offering lab-grade VO2 max assessments during workouts.
Norwegian researchers say short bursts of high-intensity effort just 4.5 minutes daily dramatically improve cardiovascular fitness and lifespan.
A 15-year Harvard cohort study of 117,000 women finds resistance training delivers heart benefits beyond aerobic exercise alone.
A landmark meta-analysis shows aerobic, combined, and HIIT training all significantly reduce ambulatory blood pressure — a stronger mortality predictor.
New research reveals how training intensity directly alters gut microbiome composition, potentially influencing athletic performance.
A 6-month study found HIIT uniquely protects lean muscle in adults in their 70s, while moderate and low-intensity exercise caused small muscle losses.
New research reveals that brain cells active after workouts—not just during—are key to building endurance over time.
A 16-week study finds creatine amplifies the anti-inflammatory and neuroplasticity benefits of fast-movement resistance training in adults over 65.
The fitness industry is shifting from aesthetics to healthspan science, with gyms poised to become scalable preventive health infrastructure.
New research reveals extreme endurance running can make red blood cells less flexible and more prone to breakdown, potentially affecting oxygen delivery.
New research reveals extreme endurance running can make red blood cells less flexible and more prone to breakdown, potentially affecting oxygen delivery.
New research shows ketogenic diet helps normalize blood sugar and dramatically improves muscle response to exercise in mice.
A 12-week trial finds morning people and night owls both gain more from workouts timed to their natural circadian rhythm.
BioCardia's bone marrow cell therapy shows lasting gains in exercise tolerance and dramatic angina reduction in chronic heart disease patients.
Speed-of-processing training in adults 65+ showed lasting protection against dementia in groundbreaking 20-year study.
A randomized trial found hypothermic oxygenated perfusion slashed early graft failure rates from 37% to 20% in liver transplant patients.
BPM31510 improved walking, strength and fatigue in four children with primary CoQ10 deficiency, prompting FDA Phase 3 trial talks.
Two popular longevity drugs show evidence of interfering with the body's response to exercise — a critical tradeoff for active users.
New evidence shows a well-timed workout can counteract the artery-damaging effects of a high-fat meal — but timing is everything.
