A healthy dose of cardio is an important part of your exercise routine, and for a lot of us, "zone 2" cardio is going to make ...

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 ...

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 ...

MARTIN: Did you get a workout in this weekend? How'd it go? MARTÍNEZ: I got two. One was an easy one, and the second one was I put myself through the ringer. MARTIN: (Laughter) Excruciating. OK.

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 ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include Exercise ...

Running in zone 2, by definition, should feel easy. And that’s a good thing, considering zone 2 runs make up the majority of any good training plan. These easy efforts serve as the building blocks for ...