How training affects cells is determined not only by whether we move at all, but also by how intensely and for how long we do ...

RUNNERS CAN EASILY fall into a basic routine for their workouts: Lace up, hit the pavement, then cruise at a comfortable pace for as many miles as planned. This might feel good, but it’s not always ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: What is interval training? What are the benefits of exercising this way? DEAR READER: Interval training simply means alternating between short bursts of intense exercise and brief ...

This interval-based walking technique can help to enhance your strength, aerobic fitness and resistance to illness and injury ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I am determined to get fit and lose weight this year. I’ve recently heard a lot about interval training. What is it exactly, and is it safe for everyone? How do I get started? To ...

If you've heard of interval training, you can probably thank Martin Gibala, professor and chair of the kinesiology department at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, whose research has helped ...

For decades, many runners, and even coaches, have assumed that being a runner meant never walking during a training run or race. Even the most accomplished runners would apologize when they walked at ...