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 similar to aerobic exercise but uses a different form of energy — quickly and immediately. Anaerobic exercises include high-intensity interval training (HIIT), weight lifting, ...

When it comes to exercise, most people think of popular cardio activities such as running, swimming or cycling. While each of these are great ways of getting your heart rate up, toning your muscles ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hill repeats. Intervals sprints. Heavy lifting. Whether you realize it or not, anaerobic exercise may already play a part in your workouts. And if it doesn’t? Well, it might be time to add this type ...

Exercise for kids should be fun. Instead of working out, think of exercising with your kid as "exercise play." That's the term used by Ewunike Akpan, a personal trainer certified by the American ...

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 is cardiovascular conditioning that strengthens both your heart and lungs. The word “aerobic” means “with oxygen,” as this kind of exercise is fueled by the oxygen that you get from ...