aerobic fitness
Let’s explore the difference between aerobic and anaerobic workouts. You’ll discover the distinct benefits, techniques, and physiological effects of each training mode and gain a comprehensive understanding of the exercise spectrum and how it can help you optimize your fitness and reach your goals.
This article examines the potential link between aerobic capacity and longevity. It explores how aerobic capacity affects the body over time, and how it may influence a person’s lifespan. It also looks at ways of improving aerobic capacity and the potential health benefits that can come with it.
Does it matter whether you strength train or do cardio first? The answer isn’t as clear-cut as you think. Find out what science says and whether it’s best to do one before the other and what the pros and cons of each approach are.
It’s clear that most young and middle-aged adults can boost their aerobic fitness through training. But what about older adults? Can the elderly boost their aerobic capacity through training to the same degree? Here’s what science says.
Ideally, we want our fitness level to be high throughout life. Not only does being aerobically fit give us the stamina to enjoy life more, but it may also be a marker of how long we’ll live. Here’s why aerobic fitness matters and how it may prolong your life.
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were simple tests that give you some idea of your odds of dying early? No, these aren’t blood tests but simple measures any doctor can make, yet many don’t do it. Find out what they are.
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?
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.
If you had to stop training for a few weeks due to injury, it can be hard to get back into the routine of things. What you don’t want to do is re-injure yourself. What’s the best approach to take when you haven’t exercised in a few weeks? Should you pick up where you left off or take it slow?
Ever wonder how aerobically fit you really are? This article discusses aerobic fitness testing, both maximal and sub-maximal fitness testing as well as two simple tests you can do at home to estimate aerobic fitness.
High blood pressure is so common that most people can expect to get it if they live long enough. We know that lifestyle plays a role in maintaining a healthy blood pressure – including exercise. But what if you’re predisposed to hypertension, can exercise prevent it?
How aerobically fit are you? You can measure your V02 max in a fitness lab, but there’s a simple test you can do at home to see how aerobically fit you are. Find out more.
