Cardio is good for us. We need both cardio and strength training for basic health, as well as our athletic goals. But what actually counts as cardio? Can you count walking? Lifting weights? Anything ...

Trying to lose weight and getting ‘in shape’ is what we call a lifelong quest. No matter how far we’ve come, there’s always room for ‘betterment’. Because let’s accept it, the goal always shifts, and ...

America has an obesity problem. The National Institutes of Health estimates that two in five adults are overweight and one out of every three adults are obese. Though a healthy diet has the biggest ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say current aerobic exercise recommendations may not be sufficient to reduce cardiovascular risk. MoMo Productions/Getty Images Researchers say adults may need to ...

Living with heart disease requires careful lifestyle management, and physical activity is an essential part of the regimen. Regular exercise helps strengthen the heart, improve circulation, and boost ...

Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, "involves activities that use large muscle groups rhythmically and continuously, raising the heart and breathing rates," explains Gontang. He says that the word ...