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 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY -- We all know we have to eat right and work out to stay healthy, but if you are trying to drop a few pounds, doctors say you may have to spend longer in the gym. Doctors say the best ...

Active heart rate measures a person’s heart activity during exercise. People can use heart rate zones to optimize workouts by ensuring that the heart rate stays within the ideal range. A person can ...

If you’ve ever worried about your heart rate during exercise being too high or too low, you’ll want to read this. Your "heart rate zones" might be completely wrong. Not only are zones defined ...

It is estimated that 60% of the population in developed countries are overweight. Not to be overshadowed, the developing countries too are fast catching up and have registered a steep rise in obesity, ...

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 ...

Do you know if your resting heart rate is lower or higher than average? Sports cardiologist Dr Dan Augustine explains why we should care Even when you’re sitting still, it’s valuable to know how fast ...

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 ...

We are no longer offering our Target Heart Rate Calculator because it has recently been proven an inaccurate measurement of the rate your heart should beat during aerobic exercise. Please read on for ...