To update the information on exercise effectiveness, the team of researchers combed through 270 reports published between 1990 and February 2023, with a total data sample of 15,827 participants.

Isometric exercises can be done virtually anywhere as they rely on body weight to challenge muscles. If you're unsure where to start, consider wall squats or planks.

This week's exercise certainly meets the criteria for functional training. The Plank to Scorpion Reach challenges the core, upper body and hips to work in unison for maximum mobility.

The types of exercise covered by the studies included: aerobic, such as cycling, dancing, swimming, brisk walking, and gardening; resistance, such as using weights, push-ups, and planks; balance ...