Cardio

Side stitches and cramps are common while running, but there are some things you can do to ease them, and prevent further occurrences.

While running can be a great way to boost your mood and improve your health, it doesn't come without its risks. Going for a run every day, especially if you routinely cover a lot of miles, can increase your risk of overuse and stress injuries.

Whether you're riding a stationary bike at an indoor cycling studio or in the comfort of your own home, you've likely experienced a moment of discomfort. That's because most of us are setting our bikes up wrong.

Everything we do, especially exercise, demands energy from something, but that energy can come from oxygen — or stores in the body such as carbs, fat, and protein. What's the real difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?

Which is better for you in the long run: running or walking? Walking can be just as beneficial as running, depending on what your fitness goals are and your personal preferences. Here's what to know about the benefits of walking and the advantages of running so you can choose a workout for you.

Anyone who attended gym class during school will know what jumping jacks are. But did you know the benefits of doing jumping jacks? However, there's a right way and a wrong way to do them and if you want to reap these benefits, it's crucial you get the technique right.

Cardiovascular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body, particularly your heart, according to the American Heart Association. Why is that?

Whether you're training for your next marathon, or in the first weeks of a couch-to-5k program, one thing you've probably discovered already is that running can be tough on the knees. While running can provide a safe and effective workout, running on a treadmill carries some particular challenges.

It's a reasonable question to ask. Are we doing something about our belly fat when running on the treadmill? Happily, that answer is yes.

While the treadmill may appear like a one-trick pony to some, there are loads of ways to maximize the use of this piece of exercise equipment. Here are a few ways to vamp up your routine while on a treadmill.

Whether you consider walking to be your main source of exercise or not, you're probably aware of the number of steps we should be taking every day — usually around 10,000, right? Well, not exactly.

You might expect your calves or thighs to ache from running. But why on earth would you get a headache after a run? Your head would seem to be the only part of your body that wasn't involved in your workout!

One of walking's biggest (and often forgotten) benefits is weight loss. Here's what taking a walk every day really does for weight loss.