Exercising at your max heart rate might leave you drenched in sweat, but that doesn’t mean it’s something you should do regularly. In fact, spending too much time in the high zone could cause symptoms ...

If you wear a Fitbit, Apple Watch or a similar wearable while working out, you already know that you have a useful tool right at your fingertips. One especially helpful feature wearables like these ...

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 ...

Consistently high heart rate may signal dehydration or poor recovery. Resting heart rate indicates fitness; healthy ranges are 60–100 bpm, 40–50 for athletes. Consistently high or very low heart rates ...

I just hit 20,000 steps!" my husband exclaims as he brags when his fitness tracker exceeds the oft-heard benchmark of 10,000 ...

It may sound dramatic, but the rate at which your heart is beating plays a key role in how long you’re likely to live. According to expert cardiologists and academic researchers, resting heart rate ...

Veteran male athletes who have spent years training at high intensity may be at greater risk of serious heart problems while ...