New research by exercise scientists confirms that a low-tech, easy-to-administer test is an effective tool for gauging exercise intensity, but that it does not correspond as neatly as previously ...

Today, there are many ways to monitor and evaluate the quality of your training. Any number of devices are available to give you real-time feedback on your pace, cadence, heart rate and calories ...

Runners are often led astray by tools, methods, and ideas that they assume must work because they are sciency — they wear the trappings of science but lack the empirical evidence obtained through the ...

If you're wondering how to stick with your favorite workout but make it more intense, the "talk test" might be your answer.The talk test is a way to measure relative intensity of an activity, and it ...

When running with a friend, you’ve probably noticed that the warmup is the best time to catch up on life events or share weekend plans. Once you increase your speed or charge up a hill, it’s much ...

WWE legend Hulk Hogan’s sudden death last month rocked the wrestling world — leaving fans stunned that a man known for his strength and stamina could suffer a fatal heart attack at 71. But while ...

With high-intensity interval training (HIIT) all the rage, it’s more important than ever to gauge how hard you’re working. HITT’s demand for repeated bursts of all-out effort followed by short bouts ...