Choosing your pace based on threshold is more effective than calculations based on maximum heart rate, research shows.

“VO2 max is the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness,” says Andrew Getzin, MD, head team physician of USA Triathlon and sports medicine physician at Cayuga Health in Ithaca, New York. “To have a ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When I first started running, I always tried to aim to run at a fast pace, which constantly made me feel ...

Running in zone 2, by definition, should feel easy. And that’s a good thing, considering zone 2 runs make up the majority of any good training plan. These easy efforts serve as the building blocks for ...

Your heart rate can tell you a lot about your fitness and cardiovascular health. Your heart beats consistently, day in and day out, but you may not generally pay close attention to it. You might take ...

For people in their late teens, a heart rate of 200 while exercising may be within the range of their maximum heart rate (MHR) while exercising. But for people in other age groups and those who may ...

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 ...