As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

Body and Soul readers stuffed our inbox with questions about heart health, and we’re bringing you answers from a trusted expert. We’ve invited a cardiologist from the American Heart Association to ...

Understanding our body's target heart rate zones and how they change as we age is crucial for getting the most out of our workouts. If your goal is to burn fat, for example, you'll want to stay in ...

Many people believe that the only way to eliminate body fat is to take long walks or do intense workouts at the gym. However, ...

Heart rate zones represent different percentages of your maximum heart rate. They can help guide the intensity and effectiveness of your workouts. The benefits of exercise are widespread and include ...

I used to think burning 3000 calories meant living on the treadmill for hours. Spoiler alert: I was completely wrong, and it nearly burned me out completely. I’d drag myself to the gym, spend what ...