There are a few good reasons why we turn to interval training to boost our speed and performance: It’s efficient; it’s rewarding, and it works. “A major benefit of interval training is that you can ...

Run 30 seconds hard at your VO₂ max pace. Follow that with 30 seconds of very easy running (with the short interval, your ...

February is Heart Health Month, and The American Heart Association (AHA) hosts their Red Dress Collection Concert at the end of January each year to kick it off. At the event, I asked a couple of the ...

For many people aiming to burn a lot of calories, high-intensity interval training is the way to go. Also known as HIIT, these popular workouts feature bursts of intense activity, such as squats or ...

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 ...

I used to train with a group that spanned the spectrum from milers to marathoners, all at a similar competitive level. For large stretches of autumn and winter, we could all train together in some ...

I’m a former competitive runner who can no longer run due to issues with my knee cartilage. I’m now relying on a heart rate monitor to ensure I’m maintaining my cardio conditioning while on an ...

High-intensity workouts are some of the best ways to improve health and athletic performance. With a short, intense interval workout, researchers have found that some people see benefits equal to or ...

One of the biggest myths I hear is that walking is not a good workout. People often see it as a leisurely activity or a means of transportation, but not as a form of exercise. This could not be ...