Runners hear the terms aerobic and anaerobic thrown around, but understanding the difference between the two can change how you approach your workouts. Together, these energy systems form the backbone ...

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 ...

New research reveals the ideal balance of cardio, weight lifting, workout timing, and weekly exercise for better heart health ...

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 ...

If you want to see the fur fly among fitness professionals, ask a group of trainers which form of exercise they recommend for weight loss: aerobic conditioning or weight training. Akin to politics, ...

I recently read your explanation of VO 2 max. Can you now share training programs that can improve aerobic capacity? Can you do it on an elliptical, stationary bike, while weightlifting, etc.?

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 ...