Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, "involves activities that use large muscle groups rhythmically and continuously, raising the heart and breathing rates," explains Gontang. He says that the word ...

Consistent exercise boosts blood flow among other mind-body benefits.

"Each additional 'year' of brain age is associated with meaningful differences in later-life health," a senior author of the study emphasized.

Noticeable changes in heart rate, like a 6 to 10 percent drift, also signal aerobic decoupling, says Norris. For example, if ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

Exercise is known to benefit heart health. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) that combines aerobic exercise with ...

Official recommendations vs. your goals.

Why your strength and cardio might not be cutting it.

For many, modern life has turned into a chair-bound marathon. Footsteps fade, finger taps rise, and prolonged stillness emerges as a silent threat to public health. Such sedentary lifestyles are ...

New studies add to the scientific understanding of how aerobic and resistance exercise benefit the brain and improve brain ...

When you’re crunched for time and need to squeeze in a workout, it’s fair to want to get the most out of your effort. But while there’s been an ongoing debate about the merits of aerobic vs. anaerobic ...