If you’re trying to improve your cardiovascular fitness or V02 max, what type of exercise is best? You might assume that jogging or cycling is the best alternative. But you might be surprised. There’s another type of training that can boost your aerobic capacity and it takes less time.
Being fit is more than having endurance and being strong. In fact, there are five main components of fitness that you should work on. How many of these do you include in your training?
One of the perks of endurance exercise is it can improve your V02 max, also known as aerobic capacity. That’s important since greater endurance gives you more stamina and is also linked with a reduction in mortality. But, what if you’re older? Is it ever too late to improve your aerobic fitness?
We know that vitamin D is an essential vitamin that helps regulate calcium, but does it also have an impact on exercise function? A study suggests that your vitamin D level may play a role in how your heart responds to aerobic exercise. Find out more
It’s no secret that exercise has substantial health benefits – but when is it too late to start? Can you still get the health and fitness benefits if you start later in life? Find out what science shows.
Being aerobically fit is helpful if you’re an athlete but can it also help you live a longer life? Find out what research shows about exercise, aerobic capacity, and longevity.
Why does one person perform better in endurance activities than another? Part of it is genetics and training but physiologically it comes down to three main factors. Find out what they are.
Aerobic capacity – what exactly is it and what role does it play in successful aging? More than you might think. Find out why having greater aerobic capacity is a marker for better health and longevity.
Circuit training is an ideal way to work out when you’re pressed for time. It offers a whole body conditioning workout and is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Can circuit training help you meet ALL of your fitness goals – endurance, strength, and hypertrophy?
If you’re ever been awed by the athletic talent of a top-level athlete, you might wonder how they got that way. Are athletes more a product of genetics or can a less genetically gifted person reach the peak of athleticism through training?
It’s no secret that people lose aerobic capacity and exercise endurance with age, especially those who don’t exercise – but have you ever wondered why? This article discusses why and how much is preventable with training.
Yoga has a variety of health benefits. A regular yoga routine helps improve flexibility, fine tunes your balance skills, and increase muscle endurance. Here’s the question. Do any of the common forms of yoga improve aerobic capacity and can they be considered a cardiovascular workout? Find out.
