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.

Swimming strengthens body and mind after 60

Experts point to swimming as a form of exercise that may bring even greater benefits for both body and mind.

A 15-minute walk could be the key to a healthier heart

A new study suggests that walking for a longer stretch at once could do more for your heart than spreading short walks throughout the day.

Longer walks linked to major reduction in heart disease risk, study finds

A new study shows that just one or two steady 10–15 minute walks a day can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Running without stopping: What’s normal for your age?

Is your running distance normal? Here’s what experts say.

New study shows how few steps it takes to improve your health

Regular movement, even on just a few days each week, can make a meaningful difference for long-term health and longevity.

Research: This Form of Exercise May Help Relieve Depression

Moving to music with others can ease symptoms of depression more effectively than walking, yoga, or standard treatments.Research suggests that dance combines physical...