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An exercise that takes a more mild approach while offering all the fat-burning benefits of a more grueling workout might sound too good to be true. But some claim that the trending “Zone 2” training, ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Zone 2 training is a type of cardio exercise where you use your heart rate as a guide to help you find the right intensity for your ...

The cardio world has split into two passionate camps that argue with the intensity of people debating pineapple on pizza. On one side, you have the HIIT devotees who swear by short, brutal workouts ...

Zone 2 cardio is one of the latest trends in fitness activity that may have you questioning if it is something you should add to your routine. Here's what you'll want to know before you start. It is a ...

Fitness programs can be built around just about anything. CrossFit is based on the philosophy that constantly varied movements performed with moderate intensity improve physical competence. Yoga is ...

When podcaster and physician Peter Attia published his blockbuster longevity book, “Outlive,” in 2023, he introduced a previously niche workout concept to a much wider audience. Attia claims that ...

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be dripping in sweat and totally out of breath after every stairmaster sesh or afternoon jog. When it comes to cardio, it’s actually better to work ...

Few would disagree that cardio, also called aerobic exercise, is good for your health. Of the 10 most common chronic diseases, seven are "favorably influenced by regular physical activity," according ...

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Zone 2 is good for long sustained efforts. It's usually OK to do zone 2 in place of a rest day. Zone 3 helps you adapt to harder work than zone 3. It burns more fat but incurs a little bit more ...