Throughout my life, I had identified as a long-distance runner, competing in high-school cross-country and working up to half marathons. But looking back, I now realize my running background contains ...

Objective To estimate the global prevalence of meeting the WHO guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities (MSA) in populations aged ≥5 years, and whenever possible to explore this ...

Anaerobic exercise uses glucose for energy, instead of oxygen. Aerobic (cardio) and anaerobic exercises both improve health, but only anaerobic exercises build muscle mass and strength. Anaerobic ...

As strength-training after the age of 50 has been steadily rising in popularity in recent years, love for traditional cardiovascular or aerobic exercise has been on the decline. Still, making this ...

Water aerobics offers several health benefits, from improved strength to better blood pressure. (More on this later.) But they may also be a fun way to add some more variety to your workouts. Here, we ...

Cardiovascular endurance enables you to exercise or move for a long time without getting tired. The "Talk Test" can help you measure your cardiovascular endurance by noting when conversation becomes ...

Aerobic exercise, like walking and bicycling, improves heart and lung function. Regular cardio can lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate ...

3 Pulmonary Division, Heart Institute (InCor), School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Background The benefits of aerobic training for the main features of asthma, such as ...

Aerobic exercise, also known as cardiovascular or cardio exercise, is any form of movement that increases your heart rate and makes you breathe a bit faster. It’s an important way to look after your ...