The 6-meter walk test is a quick assessment that measures your functional fitness. A longevity doctor said she uses it on all her patients. Here's how to try it at home. It only takes about five ...

Here’s something to consider while you’re out on your next walk: Picking up the pace may help you live longer and age more comfortably. Even better, you don’t need morph into a speed walker to see the ...

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 - ...

Respiratory muscle strength and balance are strong predictors of walking speed in older adults at day care communities who do not have muscle loss (sarcopenia), a new study finds. The results ...

When you're not hurrying to reach a destination and can stroll at whatever rhythm feels right for you, do you discover yourself still striding ahead and passing those nearby? Or do you prefer to take ...

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies We included cohort studies that explored the association between walking speed and the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults. We used random-effects ...

It only takes about five seconds to get a sense of how well you're aging. Stand up. Stretch out. And get ready to walk your hardest. The 6-meter walk test has become a key vital sign that clinicians ...