Runners hear the terms aerobic and anaerobic thrown around, but understanding the difference between the two can change how you approach your workouts. Together, these energy systems form the backbone ...

We all know that regular physical activity improves your overall physical well-being and reduces your risk of many ailments such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dementia ...

Like an international spy, aerobic capacity goes under various aliases. You may have also heard it referred to as aerobic fitness or cardiovascular endurance. It’s all the same thing: the body’s ...

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 and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body of research. While each activity alone can support cognitive function, ...

No matter how many times I’ve been told (or written about) the importance of a slow run, I cannot translate it into my training. This is not to say I am the fastest runner. My half marathon goal time ...

Objective: To find the individual intensity for aerobic endurance training, the lactate minimum test (LMT) seems to be a promising method. LMTs described in the literature consist of speed or work ...