To the untrained ear, the terms “aerobic” and “anaerobic” sound like some fitness mumbo jumbo only an exercise physiologist needs to know. Actually, anyone who hits the pavement, pool, studio, or ...

When you’re crunched for time and need to squeeze in a workout, it’s fair to want to get the most out of your effort. But while there’s been an ongoing debate about the merits of aerobic vs. anaerobic ...

Think about how you feel doing your 12-3-30 routine on the treadmill versus during a high-intensity interval (HIIT) class. You probably feel like you could maintain that first one for a pretty solid ...

Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, "involves activities that use large muscle groups rhythmically and continuously, raising the heart and breathing rates," explains Gontang. He says that the word ...

In earlier times, movement was inherent in being human—our ancestors were foraging, running, walking, stretching, lifting, and bending throughout the day. In our modern world, however, many of us lead ...