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high intensity exercise / HITT
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on high intensity exercise / HITT...
Get off the treadmill
Routine repetitive cardiovascular exercise isn't enough to gain all the benefits of being physically active.
Another reason why exercise intensity is more important than duration
A slow, steady workout has lots of benefits, but including intense bursts of heart-pounding exercise adds a further dimension. That's what researchers found when they studied the effect of exercise on memory and cognitive function in older adults.
Goldilocks and your cartilage
Exercise is needed to maintain the health of the cartilage of your knee. But can too much exercise backfire?
Just do this every morning
Improve your fitness by climbing stairs while holding weights. Simple. Easy. Very effective.
Get fit in 45 seconds
Want to cut your exercise time short but get improved results? There's a growing consensus that high intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective for building strength and protecting your heart.