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 ...

Consistent exercise boosts blood flow among other mind-body benefits.

"Each additional 'year' of brain age is associated with meaningful differences in later-life health," a senior author of the study emphasized.

Noticeable changes in heart rate, like a 6 to 10 percent drift, also signal aerobic decoupling, says Norris. For example, if ...

Exercise is known to benefit heart health. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) that combines aerobic exercise with ...

Official recommendations vs. your goals.

Why your strength and cardio might not be cutting it.

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

For many, modern life has turned into a chair-bound marathon. Footsteps fade, finger taps rise, and prolonged stillness emerges as a silent threat to public health. Such sedentary lifestyles are ...

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. A year of consistent aerobic activity didn’t just boost fitness; it shifted MRI -based brain age in early to midlife adults, suggesting exercise may help preserve ...

Everyone is trying to get better sleep at night, and one of the best ways to do it is with exercise, but not all workouts are built the same.

Here’s what a neurologist had to say about a recent study.