Low-intensity training is great for you, no matter what your fitness-tracking gadget says.

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

Noticeable changes in heart rate, like a 6 to 10 percent drift, also signal aerobic decoupling, says Norris. For example, if ...

Everything you need to know about training in this often forgotten zone ...

Have you heard of ‘zone training’? If not, you’re not alone. Unless you’re really into exercise, the concept might be new to you — but it’s all the rage in the wellness world and could be the key to ...

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, ...

An exercise that takes a more mild approach while offering all the fat-burning benefits of a more grueling workout might sound too good to be true. But some claim that the trending “Zone 2” training, ...

Slow running has been emerging as an unexpected way to run faster over long distances. Easy, conversational-pace runs can ...

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