One of the most tossed-around terms in fitness right now is Zone 2, or Zone 2 cardio. If you’ve spent any time in the health and wellness world, you probably have a general sense of what it means. If ...

MARTIN: Did you get a workout in this weekend? How'd it go? MARTÍNEZ: I got two. One was an easy one, and the second one was I put myself through the ringer. MARTIN: (Laughter) Excruciating. OK.

Few would disagree that cardio, also called aerobic exercise, is good for your health. Of the 10 most common chronic diseases, seven are "favorably influenced by regular physical activity," according ...

Training for a specific goal race is a great way for runners to maintain focus and build fitness. As you complete race-specific workouts, your body becomes stronger and you get closer to achieving ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...