For years, many runners have used heart rate-based training to maximise their running potential. This method includes working at five ‘zones’, where your heart is beating at a percentage of its ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images A half marathon is just a 5km warm-up, a 10k run, and a 5k recovery run, ...

Zone 2 training is cardio done at a steady, low intensity. It has benefits for aerobic training (so you can run faster), anaerobic training (helping you to recover faster between reps and sets, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include Exercise ...

Sometimes exercise turns out to be easier than you think. And I'm delighted to report that that's the case for Zone 2 cardio. As a professional procrastinator and all-round top-level fitness shirker, ...