High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) alternates short bursts of near-maximal effort with periods of rest or low-intensity recovery. Because it pushes both the cardiovascular and muscular systems, ...

TOOLBOX: Interval Training is popular in cycling and many other sports. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) involves short periods of hard efforts separated by low-intensity recoveries. Let’s dig ...

High-intensity interval training has become a staple in the fitness world because of its efficiency and ability to burn calories in a short amount of time. Many people are drawn to this style of ...

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 ...

Now that we’re six weeks into our series, we’ve laid a solid foundation for a consistent workout program that includes mobility, strength and cardiovascular exercises. If you missed previous ...

When legendary sports scientist Carl Foster was honored by the American College of Sports Medicine last year, he was asked which among his 570 peer-reviewed publications was his favorite. He singled ...

Polarized training is based on a clear 80/20 distribution: 80% of your training at low intensity (max HR 65–75%) and 20% intense (at or above the anaerobic threshold), while the middle zone is largely ...

One of the big debates in endurance sports these days is about “training intensity distribution,” which is a fancy term for how much of your training time you spend going easy, medium, or hard. The ...

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) dominated the fitness industry for years. It worked on a simple principle of more results in less time. From quick 20-minute fat-burning sessions to ...

Each week at Military.com Fitness, a workout of the week is posted; it is usually focused on the military recruit/candidate, active-duty and retired members, who can vary widely on the spectrum of ...