Throughout my life, I had identified as a long-distance runner, competing in high-school cross-country and working up to half marathons. But looking back, I now realize my running background contains ...

Anaerobic exercise uses glucose for energy, instead of oxygen. Aerobic (cardio) and anaerobic exercises both improve health, but only anaerobic exercises build muscle mass and strength. Anaerobic ...

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If you are preparing for military service that involves intense physical training, you will want to be a cardio machine. Here are three standard methods of movement in the military: running, rucking ...

Anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) bacteria, which were discovered in waste-water sludge in the early 1990s, have the unique metabolic ability to combine ammonium and nitrite or nitrate to form ...

Water aerobics offers several health benefits, from improved strength to better blood pressure. (More on this later.) But they may also be a fun way to add some more variety to your workouts. Here, we ...

Cardiovascular endurance enables you to exercise or move for a long time without getting tired. The "Talk Test" can help you measure your cardiovascular endurance by noting when conversation becomes ...

Aerobic exercise, like walking and bicycling, improves heart and lung function. Regular cardio can lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate ...

Incorporate anaerobic exercise into your exercise routine to help reduce fat, build muscle, improve cardiovascular health, and improve overall physical and mental health. Start off slowly. Gradually ...