There may, however, be a shortcut. High-intensity interval training ( HIIT) promises to get you fit with just a few minutes ...

I recently decided to completely switch up my half marathon training. I swapped miles for time-based training runs, and because I’ve never been much for speedwork outside my high school cross-country ...

The holidays are here! That means spending time with loved ones, last-minute work deadlines and shopping for presents takes over our to-do list — pushing workouts to the back-burner. Let’s be honest: ...

Too much HIIT can backfire. Here’s why slower, smarter training wins in the long run. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has long been deemed the superior method for weight loss. The workout ...

We all grow older. There is nothing we can do about that, but the quality of those years is within our control, as recent research has shown. After receiving a doctor’s approval to begin any exercise ...

Every so often, a new type of workout seemingly takes the fitness world by storm. The latest in this long line of buzzy fitness fads: the Norwegian 4x4 workout, a high-intensity interval training ...

Remember the buzzy boutique fitness classes that soared in the mid to late-2010s? There was a time when you couldn’t skim a stone down 23rd Street in Manhattan without it ricocheting off three ...

For some people trying to lose weight, they might find that they've plateaued and wonder if there is anything they can add to their workout routine to jumpstart their metabolism. Enjoying a ...

High-intensity interval training is one of the best ways to pack a lot of exercise into a short period of time. HIIT workouts are so efficient because they alternate short bursts of very intense ...

New research finds exercise—specifically two types—causes the release of elements that may prevent cancer cell growth. Even one exercise session made a difference. Doctors say more research is needed, ...

High-intensity interval training (otherwise known as HIIT) may sound, well, intense. And it can be. But it can also be highly beneficial, including for women over 50. The training modality has other ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...