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.

City or countryside? Study reveals differences in exercise habits

A study takes a closer look at how we exercise in our daily lives across rural and urban areas.

New research: The pace determines how healthy your exercise is

New research shows that it is not enough simply to stay active in everyday life. What matters is how you move.

Do you walk 20 minutes a day? Here’s what it can do for your body

A short daily walk can have a greater impact on the body than many people realize.

Skip the gym and walk your way to weight loss after 60

Small changes in everyday life can have a major impact on health, especially as we grow older.

Ditch the car: Active commuting can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis

A small change in your daily routine can have an impact on your health.

A simple test can measure your physical strength in 30 seconds

A quick 30-second chair test could reveal more about your strength and mobility than you might expect.