Cardio/Aerobic
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Outperforms BMI in Mortality Prediction
Large-scale cohort analyses continue to demonstrate that cardiorespiratory fitness strongly predicts mortality risk, often independent of body mass index. Individuals classified as overweight but exhibiting high fitness levels show lower…
Building Metabolic Capacity
Why Metabolic Regulation Is a Programming Variable Metabolic health is often discussed in broad public health terms, but for fitness professionals, it is a programming variable. Skeletal muscle is not…
Exercise Intensity, Recovery and Cardiovascular Risk
Exercise is widely recognized as a cornerstone of cardiovascular health, yet conversations about how exercise intensity influences cardiovascular risk often become polarized. High-intensity training is alternately framed as either the…
Running Never Gets Old
Running is perhaps one of humanity’s most primal movements. Our ancestors ran chasing prey, fleeing danger and traversing terrain. Today it remains one of the simplest and most accessible forms…
Cardiovascular Exercise and Vitamin D
New study finds a relationship between aerobic exercise and vitamin D levels. Regular indoor training helps maintain healthy vitamin D levels during winter, even without supplements or fat loss, as…
Guidelines for Aerobic Exercise Training Intensity
New research recommends more individualized training guidelines. A 2025 review published in Sports Medicine challenges traditional aerobic exercise guidelines that rely on fixed percentages of peak heart rate or VO₂…
Fitness Professionals Can Leverage Outdoor Cardio in Late Summer and Fall
As summer winds down and cooler temperatures settle in, fitness professionals have an opportunity to shift their programming – and client engagement – outdoors. This seasonal transition offers more than…
Cardio Exercise Zones: A Guide for Fitness Professionals
Understanding and applying cardio exercise zones can significantly elevate a fitness professional’s ability to design smart, personalized programs. These zones, based on heart rate percentages, allow for targeted training that…
Implementing a Zone 2 Cardio Workout into Your Routine
What Is Zone 2 Cardio? Zone 2 cardio refers to exercising at a low to moderate intensity where your heart rate is elevated but you can still hold a conversation….
Why Outdoor Cardio in Late Summer and Fall Is the Perfect Fitness Boost
We might not be quite there yet but we’re close. As the blazing heat of summer starts to fade and cooler fall temperatures roll in, there’s no better time to…
Understanding Cardio Exercise Zones
Cardio workouts are one of the best things you can do for your heart, lungs, and overall well-being—but not all cardio is created equal. You’ve probably heard terms like “fat-burning…
The Science and Resurgence of Metabolic Training
Metabolic training is enjoying a notable comeback in fitness culture, driven by a blend of evidence-based benefits, consumer demand for efficient workouts, and the evolution of fitness technology. Described by…
How Exercise Reduces Depression
Physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, is known to reduce depressive symptoms, but how is not understood. Researchers from University College London reviewed multiple studies on depression, exercise, motivation, dopamine transmission,…
Outdoor Gait Training and Shin Splints
Many exercisers enjoy treadmill running, but often suffer from shin splints. Outdoor gait training and home exercises significantly reduced pain for subjects in a 4-week study conducted by University of…
A New HIIT: Anaerobics With Music
The “anaerobics” format presented here brings back music and rhythm as the framework for high-intensity intervals.
Lessons From Kenyan Runners
To get faster and chase their dreams, Kenyan runners have specific training habits which can benefit your fitness business and career.
HIIT Cycling With a Side of Strength
A well-rounded program includes cardio and resistance training, so how do you bridge the gap? Try HIIT cycling with strength.
Sample Class: Cardio, Core and Balance
If your students enjoy a challenging workout but you sense they may be growing bored with your traditional HIIT class, try adding unique bonus exercises to keep people interested, engaged and motivated! This cardio, core and balance class incorporates lower-intensity (but not easy!) unilateral balance and core moves in between cardio intervals.
How To Create a Workout Community
As we return to the group exercise studio, it’s good to remember how a workout community not only brings us together, but helps us thrive.
Fit to Travel: Exercises for Seniors
Programming exercises for seniors is more important than ever, especially now that travel is opening up again, but your clients may not have kept up with their workouts over this last year. Here are some great ways to prepare your active agers for more adventure.
