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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is Zone 2 training? Fitness experts break up exercise intensity into five heart rate zones, with Zone 5 being your all-out-sprinting, heart-pounding-out-of-your-chest state—or 90 to 100 percent ...

Low-intensity cardio—sometimes called LISS or “zone 2”—is a previously-underrated form of exercise. It’s finally coming back into fashion after spending years on the sidelines while HIIT and ...

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 ...

When you exercise, your body doesn’t just “burn calories.” It switches between different energy or “training zones” depending ...

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, ...

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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 ...

If you're fanatical about powerlifting or new to lifting, you're likely more concerned with shoulder workouts and perfecting ...