The Exercises a Physician Says to Rethink After 60
A viral video warns against certain exercises after 60. Here is what real research on bone density, falls, and heart strain actually shows about age appropriate exercise selection.
Chris Pruitt
Chris Pruitt is a certified ASFA personal trainer and the founder of WorkoutHealthy, a fitness equipment retailer serving customers since 2007. He has more than 16 years in the fitness business, and he writes and fact checks everything published on Insider.
A 30 Minute Standing Dumbbell Workout for Women Over 50
A popular standing dumbbell workout for women over 50 raises real questions about bone density, muscle loss, and fall risk. Here is what verified research actually shows, and what it does not.
Can a No Equipment Home Workout Really Burn Belly Fat?
A viral video promises fast belly fat loss from a home workout. Here is what real spot reduction research says about targeted fat loss.
Does a 15 Minute Cool Down Actually Speed Up Recovery?
A fifteen minute cool down stretch routine promises less soreness, better flexibility, and lower injury risk. Here is what peer reviewed research on post workout stretching actually supports, and where the evidence falls short.
Four Minutes, Seventeen Seconds, and a Bite Plate: The Marinelli Bend World Record
Tsatsral Erdenebileg held the Marinelli bend, one of contortion's most dangerous positions, for 4 minutes 17 seconds in 2013. The record stood for over a decade. Here is what verification found, and what the science behind extreme spinal flexibility actually shows.
6 Reasons the Bro Split May Be Costing You Muscle
Six research-backed reasons training each muscle once a week may waste your time, plus how to rearrange your split without adding a single gym day.
Are You Eating More Protein Than You Actually Need?
A viral video claims a new study proves you're eating too much protein. Here is what the real research on protein intake and muscle growth actually shows, including where the evidence hits a genuine ceiling.
Can You Really Lose Fat and Build Muscle at the Same Time?
A viral video claims you can lose fat and build muscle at the same time. Here is what real research on body recomposition actually supports.
Could a Higher VO2 Max Add 5 Years to Your Life?
A viral clip claims vigorous exercise is far more valuable than moderate exercise for longevity. Here is what the actual dose response and fitness research shows.
The Muscle Signal That May Help Your Body Fight Cancer
A viral video claims exercise fights prostate cancer and cancer overall. We checked the actual peer reviewed research on physical activity and cancer risk to see what holds up.