Adding short bursts of activity can make a real difference.

Is it better to exercise harder or longer? The former may reduce your risk of multiple diseases, according to a recent study.

Adding short bursts of vigorous effort to your workouts is linked to lower risks of dementia, diabetes, heart problems and ...

A little exertion can go a long way in improving health, according to a new study. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The research, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In people with long QT syndrome, vigorous exercise did not raise risk for death or arrhythmias vs. nonvigorous ...

Multiple one to two minute bursts of vigorous activity — such as climbing flights of stairs or running for a bus — each day can reduce the risk of premature death, a new study shows. In good news for ...

You may know high-intensity interval training (HIIT), but now meet VILPA: vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity. It might sound even more intense, but it's actually the opposite: VILPA is ...

Big gains in minutes: Studies link 4–5 minutes of vigorous daily activity to up to 38% lower cardiovascular risk and similar benefits from short, repeated bursts. Breaking fitness barriers: Experts ...

Although doing any intensity of physical activity is better than doing none, accumulating evidence suggests that vigorous exercise at a higher intensity gives us more bang for the buck than easy, ...