If you’re slightly intimidated by – or not really into – cardio workouts but still want to burn calories and lose weight, you’re not alone. Running, swimming and cycling are all great cardio exercises ...
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 ...
Everyone knows that some of the keys in maintaining a healthy lifestyle include eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising. While any kind of movement and exercise can be beneficial, ...
Joshua Trentine, president of Overload Fitness, is letting us in on a fitness secret. “Aerobic activity is not the most effective activity for fat loss. Steady state activities such as running, ...
Steady-state cardio focuses on keeping a consistent, moderate pace, while HIIT uses short bursts of hard work and short bursts of rest.Steady-state cardio is easier to sustain and may lead to more fat ...
The first time I heard the words "aerobic" and "anaerobic" exercise was in my elementary school health class around the time we had "the talk" (we girls later received packets of pads and powder fresh ...
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 ...
So far in this series, we’ve set the foundation for establishing a sustainable exercise habit, mastered how to move properly and learned how to use free weights to increase strength and boost our ...
t seems ironic that in a day and age when fitness enthusiasts debate which high-tech exercise equipment provides them with the best workout, I'm still training effectively on an old stationary bike I ...
Biggest improvements seen in young adults and new mothers, with group activities of most benefit ...
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 ...