If you see your heartbeats per minute climbing on your smart watch or feel your heart pounding, you might be wondering how to lower your heart rate while running. Understanding heart rate zones can ...

Choosing your pace based on the physiological transition from easy to hard is more effective than calculations based on ...

Running is often seen as the gold standard for cardio fitness. We explore how it compares to cycling, swimming and other ...

Understanding your heart rate can be helpful to calibrate your perceived exertion, especially on easy and steady runs. This ...

You can also test the accuracy of your numbers out on the run, for example by running at what feels like a hard pace (using the ‘talk test’, you should only be able to get two or three words out at a ...

You likely know the importance of zone 2 training—low-intensity miles that are the foundation of distance running plans. The challenge? Finding your personal zone 2 range, and sticking to it. That’s ...

When we look at calorie burn, runners will know the numbers are high. Harvard Health conducted a study to determine which ...

When many people first begin running longer distances, the goal is often the same: go as fast as possible for as long as ...

If you're a lifelong powerlifter or bodybuilder, there's a good chance you're more concerned about growing your glutes, carving your core, or building your biceps than boosting your VO2 max. But for ...

The issue: Many runners (particularly women) report that their fitness trackers tell them they’re exercising in a higher zone ...

We ran more than 1,000km to test top-rated GPS fitness watches including Apple, Garmin and the best for beginners ...