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A longer workout isn’t always more effective — how to strength-train in an hour or less

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Regardless of your age, goals or fitness level, strength training is ...

Which Workout Helps Cholesterol More: Weights or Cardio?

CARDIO—AEROBIC ACTIVITIES like walking, running, swimming, and cycling—not only reduces total cholesterol, LDL, vLDL and ...
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This two-hour window may be the best time to exercise if weight loss is your goal

Is morning the best time of day to exercise? Research published Tuesday in the journal Obesity finds that early morning activity — between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. — could help with weight loss. “My cautious ...
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Just two hours of exercise a week can bring you huge cardiovascular health benefits

There’s no question that exercise is good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the chances of having a heart attack or stroke. But sometimes, it can be ...
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Is 3 Hours a Week Enough Exercise? Here's What Trainers Say

Women setting up the fitness smart watch for running. Young fitness women runner checking time from smart watch. Young woman checking heart rate while jogging in the park. We all know that fitting in ...

6 Quick Standing Exercises That Deliver More Results Than Hour-Long Workouts After 45

Get more from less time after 45 with squats, reverse lunges, knee drives, overhead press, side lunges, and calf raises.
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Is ‘Zone 2’ the Magic Effort Level for Exercise?

Enthusiasts claim that these long, slow workouts could be the key to longevity and better health. Here’s what the science actually says. By Alex Hutchinson When the podcaster and physician Peter Attia ...