Zone 1 (55-65% of max heart rate): This is the "conversational pace" zone. You work at a light intensity, so you can easily chat without losing your breath. This pace is ideal for burning fat and is ...

Sam Hopes is a level III fitness trainer, level II reiki practitioner, and senior fitness writer at Future PLC, the publisher of Tom's Guide. Having trained to work with mind and body, Sam is a big ...