Heart Matters

Your heart is between one to two times the size of your clenched fist. Contrary to popular belief, it is not located to one side of the body - it is located almost in the exact center of your chest. Due to the shape of the heart and chest cavity,... Read More

Cardiovascular Training - From the Heart!

Cardiovascular training, or aerobics, requires a different approach than other body parts. At the "heart" of cardiovascular training is one basic premise: if you elevate your heart rate to 65-80 percent of your maximum and keep it there for a period of at least 12 minutes it will stimulate the... Read More

5 Tips for Starting Runners

So you've decided to take up running? Maybe you are starting back up after putting it off for years. Here is a list of tips that I have found beneficial to the starting runner or even the seasoned pro.1. STRETCH THOSE LEGS AND FEET ?BEFORE AND AFTER ? Stretching is... Read More

Running for Success

Though it may not seem like it when we're drenched in sweat and our legs feel like lead, marathon running is as mental as physical. When we're exhausted, continuing consists of mind over matter. This takes enormous mental power. Once developed, this skill can be transferred from the racetrack to... Read More

Aerobic Activity Burns Fat

Aerobic activity is any exercise that helps you use oxygen more efficiently. It gets your heart pumping faster, makes you sweat and quickens your breath. When you raise your heart rate your body begins to burn stored carbohydrates and fatty acids for energy.Aerobic activity is very effective in controlling your... Read More

Walking for Your Health

Walking is the easiest way of exercise because it is accessible at anyplace, anywhere and anytime. Several studies show that walking can:* reduce high cholesterol and improve blood lipid profile* reduce body fat* enhance mental well being* increase bone density, hence helping to prevent osteoporosis* reduce the risk of cancer... Read More

How To Jump Rope For Health and Fitness

Rope skipping is an excellent cardiovascular exercise according to the U.S. Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Council. It is far less hard on the muscles and bones than jogging.While running or jogging, each foot absorbs up to 5 times the body weight from the force of the impact as the foot... Read More

Aerobic Training

How to start your aerobic training program:Consider first setting your goals for sometime in the future; make sure they are realistic. Start easy, be kind to yourself. Many of us start out joining a gym and telling ourselves that now we will train every day! Six out of ten people... Read More

Cardio Enthusiasts: Discover a More Effective Training Method for Fat Loss and Heart Health!

It is common to hear fitness professionals and medical doctors prescribe low to moderate intensity aerobic training (cardio) to people who are trying to prevent heart disease or lose weight. Most often, the recommendations constitute something along the lines of "perform 30-60 minutes of steady pace cardio 3-5 times per... Read More

Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

The real benefits of aerobic exercise are achieved by increasing your heart rate and breathing hard for an extended period of time. During this aerobic activity your body produces more energy and delivers more oxygen to your muscles. Your heart beats faster and increases the blood flow to your muscles... Read More

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Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

The real benefits of aerobic exercise are achieved by increasing... Read More

Burn 340 Calories a Day with Aerobic Exercise

Strengthen your heart and lungs and give your body a... Read More

An Alternate Fitness Tool

Any competitive or recreational athlete will use a variety of... Read More

Integrated Training for Improved Cycling Performance - Part 1

As we all know cycling is a great way to... Read More

A Cardio Snobs Workout

As I peruse the pages of various holiday issues of... Read More

Do You Need an Expensive Padded, Cushioned, Air Bubbled, Gelled Running Shoe?

Nike Free does not think so; and neither should you.... Read More

Benefits of Elliptical Training

The basic motion of an elliptical trainer is a smooth,... Read More

Cardiovascular Training - From the Heart!

Cardiovascular training, or aerobics, requires a different approach than other... Read More

Running Tips

It's a good idea to consult your doctor before beginning... Read More

Spinning Exercise

Spinning exercise or studio cycling is not only popular these... Read More

Winter Running: Survival Tips For Your Feet

The days are shorter, the air is colder and the... Read More

Too Much Water Can Kill

Long distance runners and other endurance athletes have long been... Read More

Integrated Training for Improved Cycling Performance - Part 2

The previous article looked at postural issues and possible muscles... Read More

5 Tips for Starting Runners

So you've decided to take up running? Maybe you are... Read More

Elliptical Trainer Benefits

There are so many elliptical trainer benefits to list that... Read More

The Fitness Cardio Secret That Propels Lance Armstrong

What is Lance Armstrong doing that you can do to... Read More

Aerobic Activity Burns Fat

Aerobic activity is any exercise that helps you use oxygen... Read More

The Best Cardio Workouts

The benefits of exercise are abundant and well documented, and... Read More

Heart Matters

Your heart is between one to two times the size... Read More

Playing Your Cardio Right

To many, that half-hour a day is the most enjoyable,... Read More

Maximum Cardio

Depending on your goals and body type, different amounts of... Read More

Stay in Shape - Cycling Workouts For the Winter Months

It's that time of year. The time when you decide... Read More

Running in The Zone: A Personal Account

Running in The Zone has to be one of the... Read More

Using Nutrition to Boost Your Cardio

So, you're doing cardio religiously and you're not getting any... Read More

Fat Burning Exercises

Fat burning exercises are the slow, aerobic, long duration types... Read More

What Should Runners Think About?

What do you think about when you are running? Does... Read More

Better Cardio Workouts

The Cardio KingChange it upOne of the most important aspects... Read More

Elliptical Workouts

Elliptical workouts basically involve aerobic or cardiovascular exercise. Elliptical cross... Read More

Aerobic Training

How to start your aerobic training program:Consider first setting your... Read More

Running for Success

Though it may not seem like it when we're drenched... Read More

Guidant Corporation Recalls Heart Defibrillators

A worldwide recall was announced by Guidant Corporation for nearly... Read More

Why Your Cardiovascular Workouts Might Be A Big Waste Of Your Time

What if I were to tell you that most if... Read More

Run for Your Life

Running is an ideal symmetrical activity for keeping fit. However,... Read More