Lactate threshold workouts are one of the most important parts of a distance-running training plan. Putting your body through this type of exercise will help you run faster and run longer. “Lactate ...

The benefits of interval training are well established. Adding in some short, sharp running to your weekly routine is proven to boost key metrics such as your VO2 max, lactate threshold and running ...

If you are looking for running workouts, you can take them to a local track. Look no further than this mix of intervals, sprints, resistance running and goal-mile pace workouts. Choose from the ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I first tried the ...

The idea behind doing double thresholds is that it can be incredibly beneficial for improving your aerobic capacity, as long ...

Whether you ascribe to polarized training, pyramidal training, or sweet-spot training, ultimately all different training philosophies come down to mixing up easy training with hard training in various ...

“Running below 80 percent of our maximum heart rate is very effective for burning fat,” says Canon. “That’s because when we ...

Fun fact: When working out on a rowing machine, you engage up to 86 percent of your muscles at once. Basically, it works your whole body, and really well—which is probably why the number of people ...