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 ...

Maintaining a high degree of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) appears to be one way to reach old age without developing multiple chronic diseases, including cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, ...

Consistent exercise boosts blood flow among other mind-body benefits.

WASHINGTON - Staying active as you age is widely recommended, but what does a lifetime of physical change actually look like?

Noticeable changes in heart rate, like a 6 to 10 percent drift, also signal aerobic decoupling, says Norris. For example, if ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death, but is 90% preventable with lifestyle change. A dietitian, trainer and ...

A study found that high aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome. The study also found that the amount of fat tissue in the body has distorted the results obtained in several ...

What’s the difference between aerobic vs anaerobic exercise? We speak to a physiologist to find out. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

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 ...