Swimming is a low-impact workout that also targets multiple muscle groups. “In just 30 minutes of swimming, an average person ...

Usually, the more intense an exercise routine is, the more calories it burns. As a result, challenging workouts that elevate the heart rate and use many muscle groups burn more calories, helping a ...

‘A simple rule of thumb is the talk test. If you can speak in short sentences but not sing comfortably while walking, you’re ...

A new study found that increasing brisk physical activity may help significantly decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Brisk activity (such as running or speedwalking) may provide more benefits ...

If you’re wondering how to stick with your favorite workout but make it more intense, the “talk test” might be your answer. The talk test is a way to measure relative intensity of an activity, and it ...

Most Adults Aren’t Meeting Basic Activity Levels Most Adults Aren’t Meeting Basic Activity Levels (Image Credits: Flickr) Let’s be real, nearly one out of every three adults globally isn’t getting ...

Intensity is not a feeling or an emotion. Intensity is effort level. Use the fitness principles FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type) to create changes to your usual workout by simply changing ...

Share on Pinterest Intense exercise may contribute to weight gain by reducing subsequent exercise sessions and also lowering body temperature, a new study found. EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS/Getty Images A ...