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 - ...

Are you among the people planning to lose weight as part of your New Year resolution? Wait, before you join a gym, here's a small test you can take and check out your fitness level and determine where ...

It's official -- the Army will now assess body fat using a tape measurement around the waist only. The service announced Monday it has simplified one of the key ways it judges soldier physical fitness ...

Exercise tests, heart rate and physical ability can tell you more about your health than the scale ever could. By Dana G. Smith Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your mental and ...

VO2 max has become ubiquitous in fitness circles. But what does it measure and how important is it to know yours? By Talya Minsberg Talya Minsberg took a VO2 max test while reporting this story. She ...