The debate about how hard to push during exercise has persisted for decades, with fitness approaches swinging between high-intensity interval training and gentler, steady-state activities. However, ...

Exercise is known to benefit heart health. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) that combines aerobic exercise with ...

"I would encourage patients with PAD to engage in high-intensity exercise and would tell them that even a relatively small [number] of minutes can be helpful." — Mary M. McDermott, MD,Northwestern ...

Exercising can be a difficult task or an enjoyable hobby. However you look at it, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your workouts. Exercising at the right intensity will make ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that stroke survivors who performed short bouts of HIIT exercise doubled their cardiorespiratory fitness levels. FG Trade/Getty Images New research shows that high ...

Before the study it was known that the respiratory volume for untrained people increases from around 5–15 liters per minute at rest to over 100 l/min when exercising. Highly trained athletes actually ...

For middle-aged and older men, new data suggest that it’s how hard they exercise, not how much, that may be contributing to the paradoxical increase in coronary atherosclerosis seen in athletes.

Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, ...

High-intensity exercise has many advantages, but it's not for everyone. Older people, people with chronic health conditions, and those with disabilities can't perform vigorous exercise. Low-intensity ...