Cardio Training

Running for the bus may protect your heart and brain more than a long slow walk

Scientists tracked nearly 100,000 adults with wrist sensors to see what a few breathless minutes a week really do.

New research suggests you don’t need to exercise every day to stay healthy

If workdays leave no room for the gym, the latest numbers on your Saturday run may change how you plan the week.

Just 3 minutes of sprinting may trigger changes that 90 minutes of cardio cannot

Six 30-second sprints triggered far more changes in heart- and metabolic-health proteins than a 90-minute moderate bike ride.

Walking or running: Which one actually extends your lifespan more?

Once you match calories, the two are much closer than you'd expect.

How to get more out of your walks

A daily walk can benefit your energy levels, heart health, blood sugar and the body's stress levels, among...

Running for the bus may protect your heart and brain more than a long slow walk

Scientists tracked nearly 100,000 adults with wrist sensors to see what a few breathless minutes a week really do.

New research suggests you don’t need to exercise every day to stay healthy

If workdays leave no room for the gym, the latest numbers on your Saturday run may change how you plan the week.

Just 3 minutes of sprinting may trigger changes that 90 minutes of cardio cannot

Six 30-second sprints triggered far more changes in heart- and metabolic-health proteins than a 90-minute moderate bike ride.

Walking or running: Which one actually extends your lifespan more?

Once you match calories, the two are much closer than you'd expect.

Walking may help delay Alzheimer’s by up to seven years

A long-term study suggests that walking just 3,000 to 7,000 steps a day may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by up to seven years.

What research says about ideal exercise heart rates

You might think you’re training smart, but your heart could be telling a very different story mid-workout.

How much walking is healthy in your 60s? Experts weigh in

International health authorities have emphasized the importance of daily physical activity for many years.The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that regular physical activity can...

Expert breaks down how many push-ups people typically manage at different ages

A simple push-up test can reveal more about your long-term strength and health than you might expect.

How many sit-ups you should be able to do at your age

Experts have revealed how many sit-ups you should ideally manage at your age — and the numbers may surprise you.

4,000 steps a week may be enough for older adults, study suggests

Even a single day of walking each week may offer surprising health benefits for older adults, according to new research.