Running is often seen as the gold standard for cardio fitness. We explore how it compares to cycling, swimming and other ...

When we look at calorie burn, runners will know the numbers are high. Harvard Health conducted a study to determine which ...

Any form of cardio, like running, raises your heart rate. But how high is too high? If you look at your heart rate monitor and notice your bpm (beats per minute) has climbed to, say, 170, you should ...

Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate while running: Simply don the device, start your workout, and watch those beats per ...

Running with a high heart rate is often a clue to overtraining or needing to take a step back in the base building process. But it could also be a gear issue or a deeper health signal. Let’s talk ...

Doing easy runs too fast is a common habit among runners, much to the chagrin of coaches everywhere. I know that staying in zone 2 is critical for aerobic development – and after lowering my ‘easy’ ...

The issue: Many runners (particularly women) report that their fitness trackers tell them they’re exercising in a higher zone ...