Cardio Training

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.

How far should you be able to run without stopping? Distance by age

A simple track workout gives you a solid estimate of your cardiorespiratory fitness.

Why swimmers may outlive runners – and what the heart research actually shows

A landmark study of more than 40,000 men found regular swimmers had roughly half the mortality risk of runners and walkers.

Hitting the 150-minute exercise target may protect your heart less than you think

A UK Biobank analysis suggests real heart protection needs four times more.

Short, intense workouts may deliver as much heart benefit as long steady ones

A large evidence review finds interval training matches longer moderate sessions on 14 heart and metabolic markers.

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.

How far should you be able to run without stopping? Distance by age

A simple track workout gives you a solid estimate of your cardiorespiratory fitness.

Why swimmers may outlive runners – and what the heart research actually shows

A landmark study of more than 40,000 men found regular swimmers had roughly half the mortality risk of runners and walkers.

Hitting the 150-minute exercise target may protect your heart less than you think

A UK Biobank analysis suggests real heart protection needs four times more.

What your body goes through during a marathon

A marathon places enormous demands on the body, affecting everything from the heart and lungs to the muscles and energy stores. Over the course...

This method helps you burn more calories on your walk

A new method is making ordinary walks more effective. The goal is to burn more calories without going to the gym.

Researchers point to the best exercise for high blood pressure

New research suggests that cardio and HIIT may be among the most effective workouts for lowering high blood pressure.

8,500 steps a day may help you keep the weight off

A new study suggests that one simple daily habit could make it easier to maintain weight loss after dieting.

How much should beginners walk? Experts share their advice

You do not need long walks every day to improve your health.

Walking after surgery may improve patients’ recovery

New research shows that patients who walk more after surgery often experience fewer complications and are able to leave the hospital sooner.