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 ...

Understanding our body’s target heart rate zones and how they change as we age is crucial for getting the most out of our workouts. If your goal is to burn fat, for example, you’ll want to stay in ...

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 ...

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 ...

NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Whether you're interested in running a marathon or staving off the chronic diseases of ageing, to reap the rewards of your efforts getting into the zone is essential. Sign ...

You can approach heart rate training in a few ways, and each method has its own set of variables. It can seem like a complicated process. That’s why whenever heart rate training entered the chat, I ...

Heart rate straps are affordable, offer an easy route into training with data and can provide an indication of how your body is responding to training, but the data can be influenced by external ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Before we get into how ...