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

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 ...

Any exercise you do requires two things: muscle contraction and energy. You train your muscles with exercise, of course, but did you know you also train the mechanisms that provide the energy? All ...

In the first of two parts, Swimming World explores the concept of energy systems and how coaches can use them to maximize athlete development and performance. In the world of athletic training—nay any ...

Depending on the context, endurance doesn’t always mean the same thing. Especially between sports, the definition can vary quite a lot. Endurance in swimming can, therefore, be very different from ...

On practically every “types of aerobic exercise” list, cycling is one of the primary examples. And for good reason: Cycling ...

Exercise is the key to keeping the heart healthy. Aerobic exercise is one such type that has plenty of benefits, from burning calories to staying agile. But it also has major health advantages.