Cardio (also called cardiovascular exercise or aerobic exercise) is an important part of staying physically fit. During cardio, your heart beats faster, pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body.

New research reveals that weightlifting beats cardio for blood sugar control and diabetes prevention, as resistance training ...

If you’ve had a heart attack in the past or have been diagnosed with a heart condition, it’s natural to be hesitant to work out. Maybe you don’t know how much intense activity your heart can take and ...

Most people are familiar on some level with aerobic exercise. “Aerobic exercise is the type of activity that gets your heart ...

A new study has ranked the best types of exercise for improving sleep quality. The findings demonstrate that exercise is an easy-to-implement, relatively cheap, and particularly effective way of ...

Share on Pinterest Tailoring exercise programs to individual preferences based on your personality could lead to greater satisfaction and consistency. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Your personality may ...

So much for nama-staying in bed. Exercise is said to be the best habit for aging well — even a lazy, five-minute workout can improve muscle strength and heart health. But if you’re struggling to get ...

New research finds a link between strength training and a lower risk of depression. Here's how to apply the findings to your ...

Regular physical activity also has other benefits for anxiety, says Adam Borland, PsyD, a psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Center for Behavioral Health in Ohio. “Exercise serves as a healthy ...

Men needed to do roughly nine hours of exercise to see a 30% reduction in their heart disease risk – while women only needed ...

“Exercise is not a replacement for psychiatric medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. However, exercise is a low-risk, worthwhile adjunctive [add-on] intervention,” says Divya Hedgren, MD, a ...