In addition to the effects on red blood cells, endurance exercise leads to other mechanisms that help the heart become stronger and more efficient, therefore lowering resting heart rate, says Tamanna ...

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 ...

Resting heart rate — the number of times your heart beats per minute when you’re sitting still — is an important vital sign. Doctors measure it to check how your body is functioning, and the number ...

Stress can be managed with simple breathing exercises which activates the parasympathetic nervous system, slowing your heart ...

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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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old male who is a lifelong endurance athlete. For the past 15 years, my primary activities are cycling and swimming. I work out around 10 hours a week now, so it's ...

When I go for a walk or to the gym, people always seem to be checking their pulse, whether by hand or with a wearable. Why is heart rate so important? ANSWER: Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number ...

For when you need to be in "zone 2" and have no idea what that is.

Oura reports that heart rate variability (HRV) measures the variation in heartbeat timing, reflecting stress levels and recovery. Higher HRV indicates well-being, while lower HRV signals stress.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male who is a lifelong endurance athlete. For the past 15 years, my primary activities are cycling and swimming. I work out around 10 hours a week now, so it’s ...