Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, "involves activities that use large muscle groups rhythmically and continuously, raising the heart and breathing rates," explains Gontang. He says that the word ...

Exercise lowers blood pressure by making the heart stronger and increasing the elasticity of blood vessels. It can also help lower the risk of heart disease.

Both cycling and walking are excellent, relatively convenient forms of aerobic exercise. While both burn calories, bicycling typically burns more calories than walking when both are done on flat ...

Cardio exercises like running or rowing are great at burning hundreds of calories. But some are better than others, especially if all you have is 30 minutes to work out. High-intensity exercises like ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

Ask anyone about the most convenient cardio option that comes with no hefty gym membership, costly workout gear, or any other pricey baggage — and they’ll write you an essay on running. It’s the most ...

Experts explain the best exercise routine for seniors, including the benefits of weight lifting for seniors. Read more about the workouts everyone over 60 should be doing.

Strength training has many benefits like helping you age gracefully, get stronger and even aids in weight loss. But what if you're new to it and don’t know what to do at the gym? You don't need to be ...

Japanese walking this. Hot Pilates that. Trendy workouts may be top of mind, but one question always remains: How much exercise per week do you actually need to be healthy? While you might think it’s ...

America has an obesity problem. The National Institutes of Health estimates that two in five adults are overweight and one out of every three adults are obese. Though a healthy diet has the biggest ...