Combining Zone 2 running, goal pace running and sprinting in your weekly training plan can be ideal for developing aerobic endurance, pacing skills and explosive speed.

No matter your current running pace and typical distance, in How to Run Faster, certified run coach Matt Meyer and other experts will help you speed up! You will learn crucial speed workouts, ...

Work smarter, not harder, for successful long runs.

Running 20 minutes a day can have a big impact on fitness and mental wellbeing, as Health Editor Grace Walsh discovered in her a six-month-long daily routine ...

What if a short 30-minute workout could not only make you fitter but also add years to your life? Since a high VO2 max has been linked to a longer lifespan, workouts that are particularly effective at ...

To become a better runner, you need to improve your running economy – here’s what that means and how it differs from VO2 max.

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Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal ...