Moderate-Intensity Exercise
Moderate to high-intensity exercise boosts aerobic fitness while low-intensity exercise has less of an impact on aerobic capacity. Does that mean it has no fitness or health benefits? Find out what science shows about the health effects of low-intensity exercise.
If you’re trying to improve your cardiovascular fitness or V02 max, what type of exercise is best? You might assume that jogging or cycling is the best alternative. But you might be surprised. There’s another type of training that can boost your aerobic capacity and it takes less time.
Some days you enjoy it more than others. Working out isn’t always easy or even enjoyable – but there are ways to make it more pleasurable. Here are six ways to keep working out fun.
How much do you know about belly fat and how to tame it? Read on and discover 5 myths about belly fat that keep people from getting flatter abs and how to correct them – and lower your risk for health problems as well.
As we age, blood pressure control becomes a more important issue. If you’re at high risk for hypertension, you may wonder whether high-intensity interval training offers benefits over moderate-intensity exercise. Find out what research shows about this issue and the role exercise plays in preventing high blood pressure.
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.
If everyone in your family is overweight or obese, are you destined to suffer the same fate because of genetics? Maybe not. New research shows that staying active can override the effects of genes that make it harder to lose weight. Find out more about obesity genes and exercise.
