The Two Pillars of Recovery If you’ve ever wondered whether deep sleep or REM sleep is “more important,” think of it like comparing cardio to weight training.

LSU Tigers gymnast Olivia Dunne warms up on floor during the 2024 NCAA Women's National Gymnastics Semifinals at Dickies Arena. / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Livvy Dunne poses with LSU teammate Kaitlin ...

Fitness experts explain the relationship between cardio and the brain, how it compares to other types of exercise, and how cardio affects your mind. According to Thomas Falda, PT and training expert ...

While there’s no hard and fast rule, experts state one is (usually) better than the other. By Rachel MacPherson, C.P.T. If you want to build a healthy, strong, and functional body, your best bet is to ...

With warmer weather finally here, many people are excited to get outside to see and do more. Though gyms continue bustling and fitness classes remain popular year-round, this is the time of year for ...

Your heart is like any other muscle—it needs exercise to stay healthy. Even at the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, heart disease was the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the ...

Torn between the treadmill and the dumbbells? You’re not alone. In a world overflowing with “fat loss hacks” and fitness trends, it’s easy to get caught in the middle. The hum of treadmills on one ...

Cardiovascular exercise may help people to lose weight. The amount and duration of cardio a person needs to do will vary between individuals. Cardiovascular exercise, or cardio, increases a person’s ...

Working your lungs and legs together is a great way to improve your ability to run or ruck faster and for longer distances. Sometimes we call this "Run and Leg PT," as the leg workouts are typically ...

If your goal is to accentuate your waistline or lose stubborn belly fat, you’re probably wondering where to focus your energy to be the most effective: Should you be doing more cardio or strength ...

Running while overweight is hard and can take a toll on a person’s feet, knees, shins, lower back and hips. Here is this week’s question: Stew, what is your advice for heavier athletes running for ...