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.

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.

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.