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Steady-State Cardio Vs. High-Intensity Interval Training
Discover why a blend of both high- and low-intensity exercise is the best system of cardiovascular training.
Kettlebell Cardio in 10 minutes
A quick kettlebell workout for the time-crunched that will get your heart rate up and build strength.
Your Qs: On Tabata Training, Heel-Toe Running, and Basketball Training
Our fitness experts tackle your questions on Tabata training, footstrike, and getting in shape for basketball. Plus, a fitness fix for muscle cramps.
How to Prevent Knee Pain When Doing Cardio
Expert answers on keeping your knees safe while still getting a high-value cardio workout.
3-Speed Cardio
Cardio workouts stuck in one gear? Bust out of your rut — and build fitness — with this collection of metabolism-boosting workouts.
Try These Treadmill Workouts to Build Power and Strength
Build strong legs, burn fat, and have fun with these creative workouts designed for a treadmill.
The Ultimate 10-Minute Jump Rope Workout
Jump into fitness with this fun 10-minute workout.
Speed Workouts X 3
A trio of efficient sprint workouts to help you build serious fitness, fast.
The Stair-Well Workout
In search of the ultimate do-anywhere workout? This strength-and-cardio routine using a flight of stairs is ready whenever you are.
The Plyometrics Workout
Want to increase your power, refine your reflexes, decrease your chance of injury and sculpt your bod? Hop to it with this high-energy plyo primer.
A Partner Resistance-Band Workout
This cardio workout you can do with a friend builds spring-loaded strength.
5 Creative Cardio Ideas to Add Variety to Your Workout
Not one for marathons on the elliptical machine? Maximize the burn and minimize the boredom with these innovative options.
How to Do a HIIT Workout
Get more results in less time with high-intensity interval training, a super-intense cardio workout.
3 Ways to Improve Your Cardio Routine
Cardio workouts are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Here’s how to make your program work better for you.
The Tabata Cardio and Strength Workouts
The Tabata Protocol isn't easy, but it can dramatically increase your aerobic and anaerobic capacity in just minutes a month.
Elastic Energy: A Plyometric Workout
With the help of a few plyometric training tools, you can teach your neuromuscular system to unleash impressive speed and strength –the two ingredients behind the explosive power treasured by athletes.
A Better Way to Burn Fat
If your weight-loss efforts seem stalled or stymied, heart-rate-based interval training may provide just the metabolic boost you need.
How to Do Overspeed Training
Feeling the need for speed? Yearning to turn on your turbojets? Overspeed training may deliver the velocity you've been missing.
Fitness Testing 1, 2, 3: Cardio Capacity
Whether your goal is to win a 10K or drop some unwanted pounds, cardio testing can help you streamline your workouts and maximize your results.
Effective Strength and Cardio Workouts You Can Do in Under an Hour
No time? No problem. You can still squeeze in a worthwhile cardio or weightlifting workout on even your busiest days.
How to Use a Heart-Rate Monitor
You've got a heart-rate monitor, but do you know how to use it? With a little guidance you can tap into your monitor's full potential – and get closer to reaching your own.