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These 7 exercises may help reduce your risk of heart disease by 35%

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Cardiac nurse Emily McGrath explains where to start exercising (Image: BHF/Getty) Exercise is one of the key pillars of good health, but around a third of adults in the UK don’t get the recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week. A recent survey of over 4,500 people by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) … Read more

Precise heart rate needed to burn fat and promote heart health better than high-intensity exercise

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A growing number of fitness experts are recommending Zone 2 training, claiming it's perfect for fat loss and improving fitness (stock image)

Many of you are probably familiar with the phrase “no pain, no gain.” But experts now say that advice may be wrong when it comes to burning fat and becoming healthier. A growing number of fitness experts are recommending “Zone 2” training (low-intensity workouts such as brisk walking, light jogging, or steady cycles that allow … Read more