The debate about how hard to push during exercise has persisted for decades, with fitness approaches swinging between high-intensity interval training and gentler, steady-state activities. However, ...

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The basic appeal of heart rate-based training is that it offers a scientific approach to optimize your workouts. Whether you’re putting in miles before a marathon, prepping for a big game, or simply ...

Advances in wearables technology mean more recreational athletes are taking a data-driven approach to their training. Here ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. The alarm clock blares, and you reach for ...

A fitness routine can be key to a good night’s rest. But too much exercise at the wrong time could aggravate insomnia. By Hannah Singleton Sleep and exercise work together like gears in a machine: ...

Staying motivated to exercise can be a challenge, especially when life gets busy or progress feels slow. However, understanding the psychological principles behind motivation can help you build a ...

Low intensity exercise encompasses activities that aren’t challenging and don’t increase your heart rate much. It can still provide health benefits, particularly when done more often. Exercise is ...