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 ...

But while there’s been an ongoing debate about the merits of aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise, experts say you don’t have to ...

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, ...

Cardio isn’t everyone’s first choice of workout — some of us prefer lifting heavy weights in the gym, while others prefer a ...

Aerobic exercise is cardiovascular conditioning that strengthens both your heart and lungs. The word “aerobic” means “with oxygen,” as this kind of exercise is fueled by the oxygen that you get from ...

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 ...

For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness.

A Harvard University study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that regular exercise can improve the ...

“Exercise doesn’t have to mean an hour at the gym. It can be three minutes here and five minutes there,” says Dr. Grant.

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 ...