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Jumping Jack
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Step Master
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Pumping Iron for the Long Haul
Although it seems that resistance training would improve endurance performance, that's not always the case. Strength has to be converted into sport-specific movement and power. However, resistance training is important for reducing injuries and slowing the muscle mass losses associated with aging.
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Why Weight?
Strength-training provides many important benefits, both physical and psychological. This column describes how to set up a strength-training program and how to find a trainer to help you get started.
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The Recovery Rule
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Endurance Goes First
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A Smarter Way to Train
For the most accurate measure of your fitness, rely on the digits transmitted by your heart rate monitor.
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Heart Smarts
Heart rate monitors are important training aids. Here's a guide to good affordable models with basic features, plus a guide to using your new HRM.
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Bored?
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Long-term Calorie Burning
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Training Physiology - The Lungs
Exercise helps rebuild the capacity of alveoli to perform.
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Shape Up Your Legs and Glutes
Strength training provides many important benefits, both physical and psychological. This column describes how to start a strength-training program, beginning with the body's largest muscles, those of the lower body.
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Water in the Heat
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Train in all Five
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Get Fitter Faster
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Tread Right
Learn how to train properly and effectively on a treadmill.
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Did you miss training days?
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Workout Heart Smarts
This article discusses the importance of heart rate monitors, different types of monitors and some tips for using them for successful training.
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Why Monitor Your Workouts?
Want to train better? Strap on a heart rate monitor, learn more about your body, and get on the road to results.
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Cross Training Perks
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