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.
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.
Exercise is good for your brain, right? Yes, but high intensity exercise may actually make your brain more efficient. Find how picking up the pace of your workouts can give your brain a boost!
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.
High-intensity interval training – we know it has benefits, but did you know it may also slow the aging process. Here’s how.
You produce the most growth hormone as an adolescent but levels drop dramatically with age. This can lead to the gradual loss of muscle and bone tissue. Can regular exercise bring about a release of growth hormone?
Exercise may help slow the aging process. Aging begins at the cellular level – and a new study shows high-intensity interval training may be just the ticket for keeping your cells fit and healthy.
