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Can seniors and elderly people still improve their aerobic fitness level?

Is It Ever Too Late to Improve Your Aerobic Fitness Level?

One of the perks of endurance exercise is it can improve your V02 max, also known as aerobic capacity. That’s important since greater endurance gives you more stamina and is also linked with a reduction in mortality. But, what if you’re older? Is it ever too late to improve your aerobic fitness?

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Is Athletic Talent Born or Made?

Is Athletic Talent Born or Made?

If you’re ever been awed by the athletic talent of a top-level athlete, you might wonder how they got that way. Are athletes more a product of genetics or can a less genetically gifted person reach the peak of athleticism through training?

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Why Does Aerobic Capacity Go Down as You Age?

Why Does Aerobic Capacity Go Down as You Age?

It’s no secret that people lose aerobic capacity and exercise endurance with age, especially those who don’t exercise – but have you ever wondered why? This article discusses why and how much is preventable with training.

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Do Women Have to Work Harder to Breathe During Exercise Relative to Men?

Do Women Have to Work Harder to Breathe During Exercise Relative to Men?

Women, on average, have a lower aerobic capacity than men. That’s why women typically don’t perform quite as well as men in endurance sports. There are a number of reasons for this. Now, a new study shows women have to work harder to breathe during exercise relative to men and this may impact exercise performance. Find out more.

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Get in Shape Faster with High-Intensity Interval Training

Get in Shape Faster with High-Intensity Interval Training

Who doesn’t want to see fitness training results quickly? According to a new study, high-intensity interval training may offer faster improvements in aerobic capacity than moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. Read on and discover how HIIT training can help you get in shape more quickly.

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What’s Your Age from a Fitness Standpoint?

What’s Your Age from a Fitness Standpoint?

How old are you from a fitness standpoint? A group of researchers believe aerobic capacity, or V02 max, is the best measure of what your fitness age is. They’ve even developed a “fitness age” calculator that anyone can use to see how old they are from a health and fitness standpoint. Find out more.

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