Endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, triathletes, etc.) often have an aversion to strength training. They think the added muscle that comes from lifting weights and engaging in other “anaerobic” ...

When you’re crunched for time and need to squeeze in a workout, it’s fair to want to get the most out of your effort. But while there’s been an ongoing debate about the merits of aerobic vs. anaerobic ...

To the untrained ear, the terms “aerobic” and “anaerobic” sound like some fitness mumbo jumbo only an exercise physiologist needs to know. Actually, anyone who hits the pavement, pool, studio, or ...

Aerobic versus anaerobic exercise sounds like trainer speak. So, what do these two types of movement have to do with your miles? The answer is simple: They can both make you a better runner. Whether ...

The deeper you get into the fitness world, the more science-y terms you’ve probably come across. Take anaerobic exercise, for instance. You’ve probably heard that phrase thrown around, but what does ...

Anaerobic exercise is all about using glucose as the main energy source instead of oxygen. This type of exercise includes ...

Chances are that if you’re not a competitive endurance athlete, you’re probably not that concerned about your aerobic or anaerobic status during training. You may not even know the difference between ...

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 ...

Think about how you feel doing your 12-3-30 routine on the treadmill versus during a high-intensity interval (HIIT) class. You probably feel like you could maintain that first one for a pretty solid ...

Background—Practising the martial art of taekwon-do (TKD) has been proposed to have beneficial effects on cardiovascular fitness as well as general physical ability. Furthermore, TKD masters and ...

For the last 30 years, experts have been convincing men that cardio training is the best way to stay in shape. Turns out there may be a better way. “Unless you’re training for a marathon, bike race, ...