For many people, the thought of sweating in a noisy gym full of strangers or out under a hot sun is unappealing. If that sounds like you and you’re looking for a way to improve your health, consider ...
Fitbit's cardio load feature was confusing and some users called it dangerous. A change in the new Fitbit app tracks it weekly, with better results.
For those of us who loathe the idea of running for exercise, this post is for you! Our friends at Men's Journal have put together a healthy guide to cardio workouts that don't require your least ...
You’re at the gym, ready for the perfect workout — do you start with cardio, or do you lift first? A group of fitness experts have weighed in on the best way to order your exercise routine, to help ...
"In theory, doing weights first would put your body into aerobic mode [so] by the time you to get to running, you will already be in aerobic/fat burning state. So you may maintain [that aerobic state] ...
Nordic walking definitely counts as structured exercise and brings along the heart healthy benefits of activity. Remember ...
Photo illustration: Graham Bower/Cult of Mac Apple’s VO 2 max metric measures the performance of your heart and lungs when you push yourself to the limit. Up until now, though, it’s only been useful ...
One month into social distancing at home, I was getting bored of my regular fitness routine: run in the morning before work, afternoon walk in the evening before dinner, sleep, repeat. Not to mention, ...
Time has become the most valuable currency in our fast-paced world, yet maintaining cardiovascular health remains crucial for longevity and well-being. The challenge lies not in understanding the ...
A new exercise trend known on TikTok as “Cozy Cardio” encourages people to take a gentler approach to working out by creating cozy exercise environments. Examples of Cozy Cardio include lighting a ...
As mentioned, strength training can help you burn more calories during and after your workout. This is thanks to the lean ...
Every dawn around 5am, it’s a familiar sight at Alpha Fit Gym in Thindigua: 50-year-old Richard Agufana pedalling steadily on a Merach cross-trainer. His mornings begin slowly and deliberately, ...