Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. While many types of ...

Isometrics are exercises like planks and wall sits that strengthen muscles and tone the body. Because they are low-impact, isometric exercises help injury recovery and relieve joint pain. Isometrics ...

While most types of exercise involve a lot of moving around, isometric exercise is performed while sitting still – it's defined as a form of exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle ...

HIGH blood pressure is when the pressure in your blood vessels is unusually high and can be serious if not treated. A simple at-home exercise could help you to significantly lower your reading and ...

Having a firm hand grip says a lot about a person and can often make a strong first impression. But turns out having strength in your hands does more than just portray a macho image and could help ...

Here are five bodyweight exercises to add to your routine.

Isometric exercises using a rubber ball can be just as effective as heavy weights. Intermountain Health exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says to complete the following three exercises with a rubber ...

Q. Long ago, I was told that isometric exercises, like weight lifting, shouldn’t be done by anyone with a heart condition. Is that still the prevailing wisdom? A. Isometric exercises are those in ...