In my last column, I addressed many reasons why engaging in strength training (anaerobic) workouts are important. Aside from allowing you to maintain and/or gain muscle and bone mass, benefits also ...

Like stalactites and stalagmites, most of us have heard of ‘aerobic’ and ‘anaerobic’, although we might struggle to remember which is which. Here, we’ll help you to clarify the terms and understand ...

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 ...

Aerobic exercise, or cardio, elevates your heart rate with movements that activate your body's large-muscle groups. When done in the water, this type of workout offers many proven benefits, including ...

Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for ...

Strength training after the age of 50 gets a lot of love these days—for good reason. But aerobic (or cardio) exercise—continuous physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing rate so ...

Aerobic exercise, such as running, swimming, and dancing, may be most effective for relieving the symptoms of depression and anxiety, finds an overarching (umbrella) review and data synthesis of the ...