Arthritis of the knee can make exercise more challenging. However, research shows exercise and movement can reduce stiffness and help keep joints healthy. What type is best? A new study shows that high-intensity exercise may improve knee function in osteoarthritis more than traditional, moderate-intensity exercise.
Do you do high-intensity interval workouts? They’re a popular and time-expedient way to train. But there’s one small change you can make to your HIIT workouts to get better results and make it more enjoyable. Find out what it is!
High-intensity interval training has lots of health and fitness benefits, but how does it compare to steady-state, aerobic exercise for lifting the mood and easing stress and anxiety? Here’s what research shows about the mood benefits of HIIT training and its impact on the brain.
High-intensity interval training is an effective way to get in shape and improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness. How about belly fat? A new study looks at whether HIIT training can help older individuals shed excess deep, tummy fat. Here’s what they found.
Diabetics are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Exercise can lower the risk, but a new study suggests that a certain type of exercise, high-intensity interval training, may offer the most benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. Here’s why.
What’s your favorite time to work out? Do you like to lace up your exercise shoes before work or work up a sweat after work is over? According to a new study, morning workouts may be better for your brain. Here’s why.
Do you do high-intensity interval training? You probably already know that you can adapt some aspects of interval training to better meet your goals. Here are the four main variables you can alter to change the emphasis of the workout.
If you want to maximize the afterburn, should you do cardio first or make weight training the priority? Does it even matter? Here’s what science says about exercise order and the afterburn effect.
All exercise burns calories. Most people do moderate-intensity exercise, like cycling or jogging, to help with weight loss. But studies show high-intensity interval training may be a better choice. Here’s how HIIT training makes it easier to control your weight.
You’ve heard about the benefits of interval training. Now there’s a different variation on the same concept that may be even more effective. It’s called rest-based training. Find out how it can help you get more fit.
You’re trying to lose weight. Are you tempted to do mostly cardio to help you shed those extra pounds of body fat? But, what about strength training for weight loss? Find out which is better, based on science, for helping you get lean and why you need both.
You probably like the concept of an afterburn, the idea of burning extra calories after your workout is over. Are there ways to increase the degree of afterburn you get after a workout? Here are the two factors that matter most.
