Cardio Exercise

Cardiovascular exercise, when performed at an optimum intensity, is an ideal form of exercise to burn fat through the use of oxygen. Learn how you can get the most out of cardio for weight loss.

General

Improve cardiovascular and muscle endurance to become physically fit

Learn what cardiovascular and muscle endurance are and what you can do to improve them.

Lose weight without going to the gym

You can lose weight without going to a gym by finding smart ways to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine and paying attention to what you eat. Learn how.

Heart Rate Training

Am I overtrained? What can my resting heart rate tell me?

Learn how to monitor your resting heart rate and use this to determine whether you are overtrained, and adjust your weight training program or cardio training program accordingly.

How do you determine your target heart rate?

Learn how to calculate your target heart rates for optimum fat loss during exercise, and as a guide to stay in the zone and avoid overtraining.

Running

Weight loss and running: The best cardio exercise to get in shape, fast!

This article deals with weight loss and running; it explains why running is the best cardio exercise to lose weight and how you can start running to quickly lose weight.

How long does it take before you notice weight loss from running?

A common question about running is “How good is it really at giving fast weight loss results?” This article lists the improvements you can make by running and gives a time indication for each.

Will I still get into running shape if I walk during my runs?

Learn why it is not necessary to run without stopping during a running workout for it to be effective in burning fat and getting into shape.

Running and weight training – which is best for weight loss?

Running and weight training can both be used to lose weight. Learn why each is an effective form of exercise to lose weight and how you can determine for yourself whether you should weight train or run more.