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 ...

The optimal heart rate while running depends, among other factors, on your goal and the race distance. The longer we want to run, the lower ...

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 ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

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 ...

Ideas about aerobic endurance training split the fitness world in two groups, those who prefer lifting and higher-intensity training and those who do more cardio training (run, swim, bike, etc.).

Heart rate variability measures the variation in time between successive heartbeats, providing insights into the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which influence ...

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 ...