America has an obesity problem. The National Institutes of Health estimates that two in five adults are overweight and one out of every three adults are obese. Though a healthy diet has the biggest ...

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 ...

Running will help you stay active as you age, but when you’re out clocking miles, your body is consistently working in the sagittal plane (as in, moving forward). This limits your range of motion in ...

A recent study looked at the effects of aerobic exercise on muscle mass and found that while it doesn’t help to build muscle, it can help maintain it. Researchers and experts suggest strength training ...

Maintaining a high degree of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) appears to be one way to reach old age without developing multiple chronic diseases, including cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, ...

Researchers at the University of Delaware are examining the impact of 12 weeks of aerobic exercise training on cardiovascular health in mid-life adults. Participation includes four lab visits at UD ...

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Like stalactites and stalagmites, most of us have heard of ‘aerobic’ and ‘anaerobic’, although we might struggle to remember which is which. Here, we’ll help you to clarify the terms and understand ...

Aerobic steppers may seem like long-forgotten accessories from vintage workout classes, but don’t think this simple tool has lost its strength in today’s fitness realm. These lightweight, ...