If you're a lifelong powerlifter or bodybuilder, there's a good chance you're more concerned about growing your glutes, carving your core, or building your biceps than boosting your VO2 max. But for ...

Understanding your heart rate can be helpful to calibrate your perceived exertion, especially on easy and steady runs. This ...

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 ...

The more insight you possess for your workouts, the more successful they become. That's why it's important to understand how to calculate your fat-burning heart rate and then implement this knowledge ...

Most fitness trackers offer a wealth of heart-rate data. Here’s how to make sense of it. By Talya Minsberg If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you likely already have access to a steady ...

Running in zone 2, by definition, should feel easy. And that’s a good thing, considering zone 2 runs make up the majority of any good training plan. These easy efforts serve as the building blocks for ...

To live is to have a heartbeat, which is why it makes sense for us living things to have a good understanding of our ticker. It’s well-known science that our hearts beat faster when we exercise and ...

Whether brought on by stress, physical activity, or an extra cup of joe in the morning, most of us have all felt our heart rate quicken at one time or another. However, a lower resting heart rate ...

Heart rate variability typically decreases during stressful situations, although the heart rate increases. Managing stress levels can mean a more variable heart rate. Exercise and relaxation ...

To manage stress, seek mental health support, whether that’s from family and friends, or a therapist, says Dr. Naidu.