VO2 max is an intimidating word for an easy-to-understand biometric: It’s how well your body uses oxygen when you push ...

Choosing your pace based on threshold is more effective than calculations based on maximum heart rate, research shows.

If you're a lifelong powerlifter or bodybuilder, there's a good chance you're more concerned about growing your glutes, carving your core, or building your biceps than boosting your VO2 max. But for ...

“VO2 max is the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness,” says Andrew Getzin, MD, head team physician of USA Triathlon and sports medicine physician at Cayuga Health in Ithaca, New York. “To have a ...

Slow running has been emerging as an unexpected way to run faster over long distances. Easy, conversational-pace runs can ...

"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 ...

Understanding our body’s target heart rate zones and how they change as we age is crucial for getting the most out of our workouts. If your goal is to burn fat, for example, you’ll want to stay in ...

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 ...