The normal resting heart rate varies by age. In adults, any number between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm) is considered a good resting heart rate. Babies and young children have higher resting ...

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 ...

The CDC reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the US. That's why it's essential to make sure your heart is healthy.

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 ...

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 ...

To manage stress, seek mental health support, whether that’s from family and friends, or a therapist, says Dr. Naidu. Additionally, he suggests trying meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga, which ...

Low intensity heart exercising can help improve your endurance, though it may take longer to achieve your fitness goals than traditional high heart rate training. You may have read or heard that to ...

You likely know the importance of zone 2 training—low-intensity miles that are the foundation of distance running plans. The challenge? Finding your personal zone 2 range, and sticking to it. That’s ...

The issue: Many runners (particularly women) report that their fitness trackers tell them they’re exercising in a higher zone ...