For when you need to be in "zone 2" and have no idea what that is.

Fitness trackers and smart watches are widely popular wearable devices that measure several types of health metrics, including step count, calories burned, sleep quality, Vo2 max and heart rate. As a ...

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 ...

You can approach heart rate training in a few ways, and each method has its own set of variables. It can seem like a complicated process. That’s why whenever heart rate training entered the chat, I ...

Exercising at your max heart rate might leave you drenched in sweat, but that doesn’t mean it’s something you should do regularly. In fact, spending too much time in the high zone could cause symptoms ...

Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate while running ...

Not that it was ever unpopular, but it’s fair to say that running is going through somewhat of a renaissance right now. Data released by Sport England in April of this year revealed that 250,000 more ...

These days, everyone from the average Susan to the hardcore data-loving wellness enthusiast has the technology to track just about anything in the name of self-optimization. A ring wearable tells you ...

Resting heart rate — the number of times your heart beats per minute when you’re sitting still — is an important vital sign. Doctors measure it to check how your body is functioning, and the number ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...