As we age, we lose muscle at the rate of 5 to 7 pounds per decade, unless we perform regular strength training. However, even when we do progressive resistance exercise, we experience a change in our ...

Q: What is interval training? What are the benefits of exercising this way? A: Interval training simply means alternating between short bursts of intense exercise and brief periods of rest (or a ...

Looking for a fountain of youth? You may need to search no further than your sneakers. Exercise, particularly high-intensity interval training, encourages your cells to make more proteins to feed ...

There’s a lot of talk in the exercise world about high intensity interval training (HIIT) lately, which is exactly what it sounds like — alternating episodes of exercise with periods of less intensive ...

Want to see the pounds melt off? If you're sick of running for long distances, try quick and effective interval training. We've all heard that interval training is a great from of cardio. But, do you ...

As women enter their 40s and beyond, hormonal changes can make it harder to build muscle, maintain energy, and manage body composition. High-intensity training is one of the most powerful tools for ...

If you've heard of interval training, you can probably thank Martin Gibala, professor and chair of the kinesiology department at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, whose research has helped ...

Interval training’s stock has soared in recent years. Is it any wonder, when it promises to deliver impressive health and fitness perks in a shorter time frame than other workouts? Sessions can be fun ...

The phrase “putting the hammer down” commonly refers to drivers smashing the accelerator pedal to pick up a burst of speed, often to beat a waning yellow light. Runners use this idiom in much the same ...