Running is often seen as the gold standard for cardio fitness. We explore how it compares to cycling, swimming and other ...

Any form of cardio, like running, raises your heart rate. But how high is too high? If you look at your heart rate monitor and notice your bpm (beats per minute) has climbed to, say, 170, you should ...

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 ...

When we look at calorie burn, runners will know the numbers are high. Harvard Health conducted a study to determine which ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Suunto Run is a top option if you want a feature-packed sports and running watch that does not cost a fortune. It goes well beyond the basics, although it’s far from best-in-class in the accuracy ...