Plus, the surprising benefits of turning the intensity down a notch.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Zone 2 training is a type of cardio exercise where you use your heart rate as a guide to help you find the right intensity for your ...

For years, many runners have used heart rate-based training to maximise their running potential. This method includes working at five ‘zones’, where your heart is beating at a percentage of its ...

In the ever-evolving world of fitness, few approaches have garnered as much scientific support and real-world results as Zone 2 training. This cardiovascular sweet spot, characterized by moderate, ...

Fitness programs can be built around just about anything. CrossFit is based on the philosophy that constantly varied movements performed with moderate intensity improve physical competence. Yoga is ...

Few would disagree that cardio, also called aerobic exercise, is good for your health. Of the 10 most common chronic diseases, seven are "favorably influenced by regular physical activity," according ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When I first started running seriously, I thought I had to be out of breath and dripping sweat with my ...

After years of hyping super intense workouts as the best way to exercise, fitfluencers have recently flipped the script. Now, they’re touting easier, chiller zone 2 training as the key to everything ...

For years, runners have used heart rate-based training to maximize their running potential. This method includes five “zones” at which your heart is beating at a percentage of its maximum capacity. In ...