What comes to mind when you think about doing cardio? For me (and I suspect I’m not alone in this) it's tiring exercise, like running or burpees, that takes a lot of motivation to suffer — I mean ...

Over the next 4 weeks, you’ll follow a specific workout plan each day: strength training, optional cardio/steps, active recovery, or rest. Each strength workout includes a warm-up and a cooldown ...

In an ambient room, tranquility fills the air. Candles are lit and relaxing music or a favorite TV show plays in the background while calories are burned on a treadmill all without having to leave ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ellipticals are oversized machines by design, so there’s no getting around the fact that they take up a ...

It’s that time of year again: Gyms are packed with New Year’s resolutioners determined to get in shape after the holidays. In general, physical activity is key for boosting heart, brain, bone and ...

If you want to boost your cardio fitness, you’ve got two ways to level up your workouts: push harder or faster, or keep at it for longer. Each option comes with its own challenges. The first can ...

Calisthenics and cardio exercises can be arranged in several ways to improve running times and overall fitness test scores. Few, though, push you as hard as this one in a progressive manner -- until ...

I first tried the Norwegian 4x4 workout a year ago, and since then, it has become a staple of my fitness routine. I don't do it every week (some folks do), but it's a workout I keep returning to ...

Groundbreaking new research finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce your risk of death from any cause by nearly 20%. Running, cycling, or swimming -- if you regularly exercise, you're ...