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What are training and HR zones?

Heart rate training is a progression from running by feel or running by pace, as both methods can be inherently inaccurate.
It’s not often you hear someone ask what heart rate zone you’re running in, even if you’re clearly wearing the latest heart rate monitor or activity- tracking tech. But with heart rate data more ...
The digital era has arrived in many different aspects of our lives. Heart rate variability has become a sexy new measure – how might it help your daily training? Most of us love cycling and pushing ...
Not that it was ever unpopular, but it’s fair to say that running is going through somewhat of a renaissance right now. Data released by Sport England in April of this year revealed that 250,000 more ...
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 ...
In my toolbox article last month, I introduced the concept of using your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – the difference in timing between subsequent heartbeats – to provide insight into how you are ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here me out: it’s time to get serious about your Zone 2 cardio. ICYDK, Zone 2 cardio refers to a type of ...
Measuring heart health isn’t only for those who've had heart failure, but also critical for those with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Heart rate variability is a key measure of heart health. As you ...