During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Grip strength is a measure of how tightly you can hold onto an object in your hand and how long you can ...

Our muscles weaken as we age. Measuring hand grip strength with a device known as a dynamometer is an excellent way to measure grip strength. Data now states that grip strength is an indicator of ...

You might not realize it, but understanding how to build grip strength—the force in your hands and lower arms—is vital for day-to-day life. Whether you’re lifting weights, hefting a tennis racket, or ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Grip strength is essential for daily activities and is a key indicator of health and longevity.Simple exercises, such as ball squeezes, ...

Dear Doctors: I am a 46-year-old woman, and I recently moved to be closer to my family. I have a new doctor who surprised me by talking about grip strength. She said it’s an important measure of ...

GRIP STRENGTH IS one of the more important—but underrated—physical characteristics for gym buffs and regular guys alike. Whether you're pulling heavy barbells up off the floor or you're hauling ...

Kimberly O’Laughlin is a certified fitness trainer and a regional sales manager for SportsArt, a fitness industry leader in innovative cardio and strength equipment for home, club, military and ...

Researchers from the University of Michigan say they’ve identified an association between muscle weakness and accelerated biological age, emphasizing the importance of strength training and ...