There’s a lot of talk in the exercise world about high intensity interval training (HIIT) lately, which is exactly what it sounds like — alternating episodes of exercise with periods of less intensive ...

Interval training workouts involve structured exercising at different intensities with recovery periods in between. High intensity is usually anaerobic exercise, while the recovery periods involve ...

If you ask people why they do not exercise as much as they should, the most common answer is lack of time. The World Health Organisation recommends 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise, or 150 ...

Good news: starting your running journey doesn't have to require diving in head-first and sprinting for 30 minutes straight. If you’ve never been much of a runner (or you’re starting to get back into ...

Pyramid intervals are the secret of successful runners! In the world of running, there are numerous training methods aimed at ...

Interval training’s stock has soared in recent years. Is it any wonder, when it promises to deliver impressive health and fitness perks in a shorter time frame than other workouts? Sessions can be fun ...

One of the most popular benefits of HIIT is the “after-burn effect.” This type of exercise stokes the metabolism, increasing calorie burn during the workout — and it stays elevated after the workout ...

The 5K is a staple in many runners’ racing schedules, and training for one comes with its own unique strategies for interval workouts, long runs, nutrition, and recovery. All of these factors are ...

While maturity can increase mental strength and some runners even improve with age when taking on endurance events, we all slow down somewhat with each lap of the sun. Much of this is down to a ...