The heart rate zone formula is flawed, especially for women. Here's how to rethink your training. These days, everyone from ...

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 ...

Too good to be true? Not Zone 0 exercise, the latest fitness trend that may have you questioning whether or not it’s actually ...

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 ...

Your heart rate can tell you a lot about your fitness and cardiovascular health. Your heart beats consistently, day in and day out, but you may not generally pay close attention to it. You might take ...

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.

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 ...

A study challenges the idea that “more exercise is always better,” revealing how elite cyclists may burn through their daily heartbeats faster. This raises new questions about the fine line between ...

Whoever we are, whatever we’re doing, we have a measurable heart rate. It’s a pretty clear sign of being alive. But what should your heart rate be when exercising? When we exercise, our heart rate ...

A new survey finds nearly two‑thirds of Americans use smartwatches or other devices to track heart health, but only 1 in 4 ...