As the name suggests, HIIT is all about alternating short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or low-intensity activity. Numerous studies back its effectiveness in boosting calorie burn ...

Everything you need to know about high-intensity interval training to help you hit the ground running in 2026—including a low-impact HIIT workout alternative.

Oct. 12, 2012 -- Don’t have time to exercise? That excuse no longer works. Increasing evidence, including new research presented this week, shows that even short workouts that include surges of very ...

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a specialized protein that promotes neuroplasticity and neurogenesis (the birth of new neurons). Higher levels of BDNF are associated with better overall ...

There may, however, be a shortcut. High-intensity interval training ( HIIT) promises to get you fit with just a few minutes ...

Running, cycling, HIIT, and jumping rope are all examples of cardio exercise proven to improve cholesterol profiles. Weight lifting, whether at a gym with machines or at home with your bodyweight, can ...