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.

How hard should your workout be? Target heart rate zones sorted by age

A simple formula and one number on your wrist tell you if your workout counts.

Your bike ride to work reduces the risk of blood clots

A new Swedish study shows a surprising connection between your daily commute and your heart health.

The morning hour linked to the lowest heart disease risk in 14,000 adults

New data on nearly 14,500 US adults points to a narrow morning window that stood out for heart health.

Zone 2 training: why a slow, steady workout may be the best thing for your heart

The pace where you can still hold a conversation may do more for your heart than your hardest workout.

What’s a good mile run time for your age? Times sorted by age and sex

Widely used age-adjusted benchmarks show what counts as an excellent, good or average mile at every stage of adult life.

Taking the stairs may cut your risk of dying from heart disease by 39 percent

A pooled analysis of more than 480,000 people finds a striking link between stair climbing and longevity.