NEW ORLEANS — Cardiovascular exercise (CV), and other such classifications of fitness endeavors, has extensive research to support the American College of Sports Medicine’s broad definition as ...

One-minute, short bursts of high-intensity interval training for 19 minutes may be more effective for improving fitness among people six months or more after a stroke than traditional, 20-30 minutes ...

High-intensity interval training was associated with improved cardiorespiratory fitness relative to moderate-intensity continuous training in type 2 diabetes. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) ...

Repeated 1-minute bursts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are more effective than conventional moderate, continuous exercise for improving aerobic fitness after stroke, according to a ...

Pushing harder isn’t always better—especially when your goal is to feel good, not just perform.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has emerged as a highly efficient exercise strategy that encompasses repeated bouts of vigorous effort interspersed with recovery periods. This method has ...

We all grow older. There is nothing we can do about that, but the quality of those years is within our control, as recent research has shown. After receiving a doctor’s approval to begin any exercise ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...