Done consistently, both running and walking are excellent cardio workouts to burn fat and lose weight. Combining either one with HIIT-style intervals? Even better, said Tom Holland, MS, NSCA-CSCS, an ...

Good news: starting your running journey doesn't have to require diving in head-first and sprinting for 30 minutes straight. If you’ve never been much of a runner (or you’re starting to get back into ...

Beginners should spend 2-3 months training for a 5k while experienced runners can prep in 2-3 weeks. Optimal training plans include a combination of endurance and interval runs. It's important to also ...

The next time your running friends brag about their last track workout, ask them what their recoveries were. When analyzing training schedules and discussing workouts, most athletes focus exclusively ...

Interval running condenses the powerful effects of regular running into shorter, high-intensity bursts. Research shows it can improve cardiovascular health, regulate blood sugar, and reduce body fat ...

High-intensity interval runs come in many flavors, but in nearly all of them, the recovery intervals between hard efforts consist of slow jogging or passive rest. But so-called new intervals are an ...

If you're looking to switch up your cardio routine, this treadmill workout is the answer. You can use this workout on any of the challenge cardio days if you're looking to switch things up. And if you ...

If you’ve ever followed a training plan or even read through one, you’ve probably seen the names of a few types of runs. You might have come across terms like “interval run” or “tempo workout” or ...

A certified U.S. running coach explains how a short, smartly structured workout can help beginners feel capable, consistent, and proud of their progress.