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.

Why swimming is one of the best exercises for your heart

One particular form of exercise can strengthen the heart and improve blood circulation without putting too much strain on the body.

New research: These types of exercise can lower your blood pressure

New research shows that several forms of exercise may help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.

Experts reveal why dancing is so good for your brain

Dancing challenges both the body and the brain at the same time.According to neuroscientists, a dance class sets a range of processes in motion...

Why most people struggle to stick with exercise

New research suggests that lasting fitness habits depend less on willpower and more on how exercise makes you feel in the moment.

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.