To test aerobic fitness, Matlock suggests running a one-mile time trial, which means doing a mile at an all-out effort.

To the untrained ear, the terms “aerobic” and “anaerobic” sound like some fitness mumbo jumbo only an exercise physiologist needs to know. Actually, anyone who hits the pavement, pool, studio, or ...

When you’re crunched for time and need to squeeze in a workout, it’s fair to want to get the most out of your effort. But while there’s been an ongoing debate about the merits of aerobic vs. anaerobic ...

Think about how you feel doing your 12-3-30 routine on the treadmill versus during a high-intensity interval (HIIT) class. You probably feel like you could maintain that first one for a pretty solid ...

The first time I heard the words "aerobic" and "anaerobic" exercise was in my elementary school health class around the time we had "the talk" (we girls later received packets of pads and powder fresh ...

Like stalactites and stalagmites, most of us have heard of ‘aerobic’ and ‘anaerobic’, but might struggle to remember which is which. Here, we’ll help you to clarify the terms and understand how ...

Researchers found that after following a ketogenic diet, study participants did not perform as well at anaerobic exercise tasks. Athletes who turn to ketogenic diets to help their performance in ...

Some runners have funny ideas about the meaning of the word “anaerobic.” It’s not their fault, though, because even many exercise physiologists harbor an outdated understanding of aerobic and ...

About a decade ago, I was coaching a new runner who was formerly a sedentary, pack-a-day smoker. Nonetheless, she was talented. Her first few races indicated a lot of talent, and I was excited about ...