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Intervals: How Vigorous Exercise Can Help Boost Your Fitness Fast

Research recently published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine has shown that one intense exercise session per week coupled with four relaxed exercise sessions offers almost three times the benefits than five relaxed exercise sessions. To put things simply, if you push yourself extra hard in only one workout per week, you will be receiving a far greater fitness benefit than if you work out at the same intensity every day.

December 28, 2014

This article discusses eight ways to burn more calories each day even when you're not actively exercising.

8 Ways to Burn More Calories When You Aren’t Exercising

You work out regularly and give it your best effort. Great work! But what do you do the rest of the day? If you’re trying to control your weight, sedentary behaviors make it harder. This article discusses eight ways to burn more calories each day even when you’re not actively exercising.

October 26, 2014

The Science Behind Hiit Training: Why It’s So Effective

HiiT training, or high-intensity interval training, is a popular way to work out these days – but why is this form of workout so effective? This article discusses the science behind high-intensity workouts and the benefits they offer over moderate-intensity exercise.

October 19, 2014

Exercise and Obesity: Does Working Out Reduce the Negative Health Effects of Obesity?

Obesity is a risk factor for a number of chronic health problems including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Exercise combined with a healthy diet is one of the best ways to reduce obesity, but even if you’re obese and never lose a pound, a new study shows you’re still getting benefits. Find out why.

September 28, 2014

High-Intensity Exercise and Fatigue: Why Does Intense Exercise Wipe You Out So Quickly?

You fatigue quickly during high-intensity exercise because you rely more on anaerobic energy pathways, which operate without oxygen, to supply your muscles with ATP. Learn more.

August 3, 2014

New Research Shows How High-Intensity Exercise Helps You Get Fitter

More people are discovering the fitness benefits of high-intensity interval training. Now, new research shows how vigorous exercise may exert its fitness benefits and it all comes down to a single protein. Find out more about this finding and how high-intensity exercise can help you achieve your fitness goals.

June 15, 2014

Anaerobic Exercise: What Does It Mean to Go Anaerobic?

Anaerobic exercise – you hear a lot about it – but what does it really mean to work out anaerobically or above your lactate threshold? Find out what anaerobic training is and what type of benefits it offers.

May 18, 2014

Interval Training Structure: How Long Should You Rest Between Intervals

There are a number of ways to structure an interval training workout. The active intervals can be long or short and the rest periods adjusted appropriately. Is there a “best” way to structure interval training? Find out what one study shows and how to choose the proper structure to achieve your goals.

April 13, 2014

Is High-Intensity Exercise Superior for Fat Loss?

High-intensity exercise is rapidly growing in popularity because it’s time expedient and it gets you in shape. But what role does it play in fat loss? Find out what research shows about high-intensity training and whether it trumps moderate-intensity exercise for fat loss.

February 23, 2014

What Is HiiT?

Fitness crazes come and go, but one trend that seems to be enjoying some long-term life in gyms and personal training sessions is high-intensity interval training, also known as HiiT, high-intensity intermittent exercise (HiiE) and sprint interval training (SIT). It’s not for everyone, but it has the potential to kick your fitness level and fat loss up significantly.

January 26, 2014

5 Reasons Why High-Intensity Workouts Rock

Are you still doing steady-state cardio? Why not bump it up a notch and introduce some high-intensity workouts? Here are five reasons why high-intensity interval training is one of the best ways to get into better shape.

January 19, 2014

Increasing Your Fitness Level: Are You Stuck in Your Comfort Zone?

Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Comfort zones feel good but they also limit your fitness gains. Discover tips for breaking out of your exercise comfort zone and how it can help you achieve your fitness goals.

December 22, 2013

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