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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 ...

Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your pulse is not as steady as a precision clock – nor would you ...

We know that heart rate is an important indicator of overall health. Doctors check it to see if we have high blood pressure or arrhythmias like tachycardia (fast heart rate) and bradycardia (slow ...

Exercising can be a difficult task or an enjoyable hobby. However you look at it, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your workouts. Exercising at the right intensity will make ...

When you track a strength training workout on a fitness watch, that watch will happily tell you what heart rate zones you were in during the workout. In fact, they'll do that for any workout, whether ...

A good heart rate for exercise is 50 to 70 percent of your maximum BPM—aim for 30 to 45 minutes three to five times a week. “In general, when people are looking to do a workout with heart health in ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your ...