Uncrowned is a new destination for all things MMA, boxing, wrestling, and more, featuring Ariel Helwani. The word aerobic literally means "with oxygen." When an athlete exercises in an aerobic zone, ...

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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 deeper you get into the fitness world, the more science-y terms you’ve probably come across. Take anaerobic exercise, for instance. You’ve probably heard that phrase thrown around, but what does ...

Hill repeats. Intervals sprints. Heavy lifting. Whether you realize it or not, anaerobic exercise may already play a part in your workouts. And if it doesn’t? Well, it might be time to add this type ...

Everyone knows that some of the keys in maintaining a healthy lifestyle include eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising. While any kind of movement and exercise can be beneficial, ...

Who knew that two simple letters--an--could make all the difference in triathlon training? Frequently referenced, but often misunderstood, the difference between the terms aerobic and anaerobic seems ...

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

As a runner, it’s helpful to know your lactate thresholds. And, yes, you read that right: thresholds, plural. There is more than one lactate threshold that matters in terms of pacing yourself and ...