Stephen Sheehan, a BarBend personal trainer, calls the NIYIKOW Grip Strengthener a "fine tool," especially if you want to ...

It's easy to see why grip strength is so important: you require it for almost every activity. Let’s put the weights to one side for a moment. When you pick up a box, when you move a chair, when ...

Low grip strength is correlated with low bone mineral density, which is how strong your bones are. It’s a strong risk factor for osteoporosis , which is when your bones get thinner.

But hand or grip strength is also important for daily tasks that become harder as you age, whether you’re opening a jar or catching yourself to avoid a fall. Despite this, ...

Weakened grip strength may be an early indicator of psychosis, with new research linking it to disrupted brain ...

Grip strength is associated with a range of health outcomes, from type 2 diabetes to depression. Here’s how to check yours. In a world of technologically-driven longevity clinics with their ...

Your grip strength conveys more than just confidence, or lack thereof. A stronger grip can signify overall strength, health and longevity. Here’s how to get one.

Prevention quotes Nikhil Satchidanand in a story reporting on a study that found that people with weaker grip strengths had a ...

Outside of the gym, diminishing grip strength may be a sign that your overall health isn’t in a good place; in fact, a 2018 study published in The BMJ found that there is “clear evidence that ...

A grip strength value of under 29kg for men and 18kg for women is typically considered low. You can pick up a handgrip dynamometer for under £5 should you wish to test at home.