Accuracy is paramount for heart rate monitors. A reliable HRM provides consistent, precise heart rate readings during various ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

Most fitness trackers offer a wealth of heart-rate data. Here’s how to make sense of it. By Talya Minsberg If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you likely already have access to a steady ...

Background Middle-aged men seem to be particularly susceptible to adverse cardiovascular effects of endurance exercise. The ...

Cycling and running both improve fitness. Learn how they compare to decide which fits your goals and lifestyle best.