When you stop exercising, your heart does not immediately come back to its normal resting rate. The heart returns to its normal rhythm at a gradual pace, during a process called heart rate recovery ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many data-driven runners have a grasp on common heart rate metrics, like resting heart rate, maximum heart rate and heart rate zones. But there’s another, often undervalued data point worth keeping ...

The more insight you possess for your workouts, the more successful they become. That's why it's important to understand how to calculate your fat-burning heart rate and then implement this knowledge ...

If you see your heartbeats per minute climbing on your smart watch or feel your heart pounding, you might be wondering how to ...

To manage stress, seek mental health support, whether that’s from family and friends, or a therapist, says Dr. Naidu.

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...