The debate about how hard to push during exercise has persisted for decades, with fitness approaches swinging between high-intensity interval training and gentler, steady-state activities. However, ...

People on a weight-loss journey often find themselves lost in a crowd of information on the best way to do so. Do I drop my calories way down to lose 2 pounds a week? Do I spend hours doing cardio ...

Adults need 150 minutes a week – about 20 minutes per day – of moderate to intense physical activity, according to guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services. This can take the form ...

When you think of progressing as a runner, you probably think about getting faster and/or going farther, but there’s another variable to consider: running intensity. To Steve Mura, manager of runner ...

Low-intensity exercise is thought to be better for keeping this “stress hormone” in check. But scientists say cortisol plays a crucial role in fueling your workout. Often called the “stress hormone,” ...