Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, ...

Runners, cyclists and gym-goers with wearable fitness trackers are no doubt familiar with the five "heart rate" zones.

For years, the gold standard for gauging workout intensity was often a simple "how you feel" metric. And while perceived exertion is still used by many exercisers and athletes today, it’s a bit like ...

Fitness programs can be built around just about anything. CrossFit is based on the philosophy that constantly varied movements performed with moderate intensity improve physical competence. Yoga is ...

Aerobic exercise is essential for fitness, weight loss and overall health. One way to optimize your exercise routine is to understand the concept of "training zones." These zones are based on your ...

Too good to be true? Not Zone 0 exercise, the latest fitness trend that may have you questioning whether or not it’s actually doing anything. But according to one expert, while this type of exercise ...

We all need a "Zone 2" day -- a low-impact, low-intensity workout -- once in a while. This is especially true for those who find it hard to skip workouts and often push themselves to the extreme.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jason Sawyer, Bryant University (THE CONVERSATION) Aerobic exercise like jogging, ...