Why Easy ‘Zone 2’ Workouts Became the Biggest Thing in Fitness

Low-intensity training is great for you, no matter what your fitness-tracking gadget says.

3 Sneaky Signs You’re Not Spending Enough Time in Zone 2, According to Experts

Noticeable changes in heart rate, like a 6 to 10 percent drift, also signal aerobic decoupling, says Norris. For example, if ...

'I did zone 2 cardio every week for an entire year – 8 things I learned'

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

Are you exercising 'in the zone'? All about Zone 2 cardio.

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 ...
The New York Times

Is ‘Zone 2’ the Magic Effort Level for Exercise?

Enthusiasts claim that these long, slow workouts could be the key to longevity and better health. Here’s what the science actually says. By Alex Hutchinson When the podcaster and physician Peter Attia ...
Yahoo

This simple 2-minute exercise can lower your blood pressure, study finds

A study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that isometric exercises may help reduce blood pressure more effectively than other type of exercise. You’re going to want to sit ...