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 ...

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 ...

Training for a specific goal race is a great way for runners to maintain focus and build fitness. As you complete race-specific workouts, your body becomes stronger and you get closer to achieving ...

When you hear Zone Two training, what probably comes to mind is long sessions of steady-state cardio. Think light jogs, fast walks, or chill bike rides that feel almost too easy. But what happens when ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sometimes exercise turns out to be easier than you think. And I'm delighted to report that that's the case for Zone 2 cardio. As a professional procrastinator and all-round top-level fitness shirker, ...

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