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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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’ ...

Whoever we are, whatever we’re doing, we have a measurable heart rate. It’s a pretty clear sign of being alive. But what should your heart rate be when exercising? When we exercise, our heart rate ...

Calculate your target heart rate zone and work to stay in the middle of that zone while you’re doing your cardio. Here’s how you do it: According to the American Heart Association, a person’s target ...

Primarily in terms of cardio health, running builds the strength of the heart muscle so that it can pump more blood around ...

Veteran male athletes who have spent years training at high intensity may be at greater risk of serious heart problems while ...

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