High-intensity anaerobic exercises elicit a greater response compared to light- or moderate-intensity aerobic exercises. Aerobic metabolism simply means that your cells need oxygen to produce energy for your working muscles; anaerobic metabolism...
High-intensity exercise is fatiguing. And there are reasons your body may succumb to the exertion of high-intensity physical activity. Fatigue can be caused by your body's inability to meet metabolic needs, by an unmet demand for oxygen or from...
Exercising during pregnancy can increase your energy, improve your mood and alleviate physical strains associated with pregnancy, such as backache and constipation. Very fit women--those who regularly participate in high-intensity exercise, like...
Fatigue comes in the form of exhaustion, weariness, being tired or lacking tolerance for physical movement, according to Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale of Quest for Advanced Condition (QFAC). Mental and physical fatigue occurs when limited amounts of...
Media reports in recent years have fueled speculation that certain hormones accelerate your body's ability to burn fat. While the benefits and health risks of these hormones remain unproven, studies show that high-intensity exercise can help you...
Staying in shape is a sore spot for many people, who believe that it takes hours out of every day to accomplish. In reality, you can exercise for as little as 15 minutes per day, depending on whether you participate in moderate- or...
Unlike steady-state exercise, you cannot maintain high-intensity exercise for long periods. You alternate short bouts of high-intensity exercise with recovery periods. The recovery period can be passive or active. Although the type of recovery you...
High-intensity forms of exercise, such as jogging or lap swimming, burn more calories than moderate forms of exercise like walking or gardening. This makes these high-intensity workouts a more efficient way to lose weight. High-intensity exercise,...
The first trimester of pregnancy can cause both excitement and nervousness for expecting mothers. Some women see this is a time to relax on the couch and take it easy; however, there are more benefits to remaining active during pregnancy. The...
A comprehensive and successful weight-loss program should incorporate both healthy eating and regular exercise. Whether you're doing low-intensity activities like walking, or higher-intensity activities like running, exercising causes you to burn...
Before the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists put out its first set of prenatal exercise guidelines in 1985, physicians generally advised their pregnant patients to avoid all physical activity. While the guidelines made it clear...
High blood pressure can be a scary thing because it increases your risk for suffering from heart disease. The good news is that you can be proactive at controlling and reducing your blood pressure. Starting a regular exercise program may be the...
Energy is required by all cells of the body to conduct any life process. The foods you eat provide the source of this energy, primarily from carbohydrates and fats. Adequate consumption of these nutrients is necessary so the body does not resort...
High-intensity training is a proven way to increase performance, cardiovascular capacity and lose fat. Many kinds of exercises fit into a high-intensity program. High intensity means getting out of your comfort zone, but it can be done in a safe...
Crunches, leg lifts, side bends and situps fit well into an abdominal workout, but they are all basic exercises. If you grow bored with the basics, turn up the intensity and try more challenging exercises. Intense exercises will not only keep your...
Intensity and duration are two key components of your exercise program, whether you are doing cardio or resistance training. For changes in your health and physique you are advised to exercise at a moderate to vigorous intensity for at least 30...
Resistance bands are versatile, portable and can be used effectively by beginner, intermediate and advanced exercisers. Resistance bands allow you to perform a wide range of exercises to develop your muscular endurance, strength and power as well...
When you exercise, your body must burn some sort of fuel to provide the energy for your activity. The fuel source for this activity is the same, regardless of the exercises you perform. However, the method used to produce this fuel varies with the...
Fat burning during exercise depends on intensity. Low-intensity exercise burns a higher percentage of fat from total calories burned when compared to high-intensity exercise. Low-intensity exercise includes walking or strolling, light cycling,...
Sprints are short runs that require you to use all of your energy to run as fast as possible. Since energy expenditure is so high, it is difficult to sprint for long distances. However, if you want to lose weight by sprinting, you can work these...
Regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Your cardiovascular and respiratory systems function more efficiently and lower your risk of coronary artery disease. Higher activity and fitness levels are associated with lower death...
Fat, also known as "adipose tissue," seems to be magnetized to the waistline for both men and women. This expansion can not only cause your pants to fit tightly, but it can also lead to frustration and potential health problems. In order to...
When you go to the gym, it can be hard to choose which machine to use, or how to work out. If your purpose in exercising is to relieve stress and have fun, you can accomplish that goal exercising in almost any way. However, if your purpose is for...
If you're overweight, your belly is home to your body's most dangerous fat. Deep abdominal fat surrounding your organs, known as visceral fat, can lead to higher cholesterol, insulin resistance and risk of chronic diseases. Increased protein...
High-intensity exercise means working very hard during your workout, such as with power lifting or sprinting. Low-intensity exercise, like tai chi or walking, doesn't push you as hard. However, the lower exertion means you can carry on with your...
Pullups, although effective upper-body strengthening exercise, can get boring from the repetitive movement. You can add variety to you pullup with a plyometric training technique. Plyometrics were first known as jump training and are designed to...
When the bust area is large, it can cause complications with posture, and back pain can develop. One way to reduce breast size is by having surgery, but this can be risky and comes with side effects. Because the breasts are largely composed of...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes joint inflammation, stiffness and pain, symptoms that often make exercise difficult. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you can benefit physically and psychologically from regular physical...
Burning fat is an advantageous goal when you are overweight. Doing so can help you get around easier and it can decrease your risk of suffering a chronic disease. If you want to jointly burn fat and build muscle, you have to be disciplined and...
Gain muscle strength and flexibility with diagonal lunges. Learn about dumbbell exercises to promote fitness in this weightlifting video.
