Wouldn’t you like to get a core workout when you do cardio? For example, brisk walking or cycling does little to work your core. To activate those core muscles while you boost your heart rate, try one of these five cardio workouts.
When your workout time is limited, multi-tasking comes in handy. For example, you need to do cardio but would also like to get your glutes involved. What are the best cardio exercises for doing that? Here are six to try.
Do you know how hard you’re exercising? You don’t need a fitness tracker or heart rate monitor to find out. Here are three simple ways to measure the intensity level of your workouts.
Too often, people skip the cooldown after a workout entirely or cut it short. Don’t do it! Slowly reducing the intensity of a workout and doing an active cooldown is better for your heart and circulatory system. Here’s why.
How fast does your heart beat when you’re resting? Does resting heart rate say something about the health of your heart? Here’s what science says about heart rate and heart health.
Burpees are a challenging exercise by themselves, but you can make them even harder by doing burpee variations. Try some of these “twists” on the traditional burpee and watch your heart rate and fitness level skyrocket!
Don’t you love exercises that have multiple benefits? If you appreciate getting the most return for your training time, add a few of these triple-duty exercises to your routine that enhance strength and power while getting your heart rate up, all at the same time.
Sure, it’s important to stay hydrated, especially if you’re doing endurance exercise. But, what about strength training? Can hydration impact muscle hypertrophy gains?
Are you bored with “standard” cardio, brisk walking, jogging, running, and cycling? Here are five total body exercises that offer cardio benefits without the boredom.
You probably already familiar to some form of high-intensity interval training – but are you really getting the benefits that this intense type of workout offers? How hard do you have to push yourself to really call it high intensity? Find out.
How hard are you exercising when you do a high-intensity interval workout or moderate-intensity cardio? Are you using maximal heart rate to measure your exertion?
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.
