fitness

You don't have to be a fighter to love the fat-blasting and toning effects of boxing cardio exercises. According to Shape.com, boxing cardio workouts can burn as much as 600 calories per hour. According to the Centers for Disease Control…

Used correctly, elliptical machines can provide an effective cardio workout. If you slump, take it too easy or avoid varying your routine, the elliptical may lose some of its effectiveness. Strengthen your quads, shred calories and tighten…

When you're not in the mood to run or walk, it can be hard to get going on a treadmill workout. Of course, the CDC recommends that you get 30 minutes of cardio five days per week and a treadmill; can definitely help. If you're struggling…

Increase the results of your strength-training working by jogging in between sets. The combination of anaerobic and aerobic exercises provides variety to your routine, increases calorie burning and shortens your overall workout time.…

Dark chocolate has been linked to various benefits that protect and repair your body after exercise, including reduced stress on the heart, improved muscle recovery and reduced fatigue. Many of the studies of the benefits of chocolate…

Many exercise variations determine your workout intensity, but the one you need to monitor is your pulse. Your heart rate should be within a certain range for your workout to be effective. If you exercise at too slow a pace, you will not…

Exercise testing to determine an individual's maximal heart rate is used for evaluating the body's (particularly the heart's) response to stress. As exercise is the body's most common physiological stress, it is a practical test to assess…

Jumping rope, the exercise taught in nearly every elementary school in the country, is an effective workout at any age. Unfortunately, you cannot select a custom handle when you purchase your brand new, shiny jump rope, but there is an…

Most jump ropes come in four sizes -- small, medium, large and extra large -- to accommodate jumpers of several heights. Using a jump rope that isn’t right for your height can make some tricks difficult, if not impossible, and can also…

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a mode of interval training designed to deliver maximal fitness gains in a short period of time. This method is useful when time is limited. HIIT is also a good exercise method for weight loss.…