Danish medical device spinout VentriJect aims to revolutionise fitness assessment by providing a fast and accessible method for measuring cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), particularly VO2 max.

Treadmill tests have long been considered the gold standard for measuring a person's fitness level. But a simple blood test may provide a more nuanced assessment, according to Stanford Medicine ...

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. A group of scientists is exploring the molecular basis of fitness, and may be able to develop a simple ...

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 - ...

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 ...

*Most of us understand the importance of regular blood pressure tests, and there’s a quick 30-second test you can perform at home to help assess your heart health and potentially identify health ...