Fitness & Exercise
Training, heart rate zones and running.
Heart Rate Zones Explained
Train smarter by understanding the five zones and what each does.
Fitness & ExerciseHow to Find Your Maximum Heart Rate
Compare the common formulas and learn why they are only estimates.
Fitness & ExerciseWhat Is VO2 Max and How Can You Improve It?
Aerobic capacity is one of the strongest predictors of longevity.
Fitness & ExerciseOne-Rep Max and Smarter Strength Training
Use percentages of your max to plan safe, effective lifting.
Fitness & ExerciseRunning for Weight Loss: What to Expect
How many calories running burns and how to make it sustainable.
Fitness & ExerciseThe 10,000 Steps Goal: Myth and Facts
Where the number came from and how many steps you actually need.
Fitness & ExerciseRace Pacing: Predict and Plan Your Times
Use a recent result to forecast other distances and pace yourself.
Fitness & ExerciseCycling for Fitness and Weight Loss
Low-impact cardio that burns plenty of calories.
Fitness & ExerciseMETs Explained: Measuring Exercise Intensity
A MET compares the energy of an activity with sitting still.
Fitness & ExerciseHeart Rate Recovery: A Window into Fitness
How fast your pulse falls after exercise reveals heart health.
Fitness & ExerciseHow Much Exercise Do You Really Need?
The evidence-based weekly targets for adults and older adults.
Fitness & ExerciseWarm-Up, Cool-Down and Injury Prevention
Simple habits to keep training consistently.