There are times people come and ask me why they are not improving. I typically have two questions: 1. Are you eating a sensible diet? 2. Are you working hard enough? To work your heart and lungs and ...

Learn how to calculate target heart rate in a way that actually reflects your physiology, according to a clinical exercise physiologist. I belong to several Facebook fitness groups, and always found ...

As you age, many aspects of your body shift, including your heart’s response to physical activity. One of the most important changes is how your heart rate behaves during exercise. Your maximum and ...

Understanding our body's target heart rate zones and how they change as we age is crucial for getting the most out of our workouts. If your goal is to burn fat, for example, you'll want to stay in ...

Whether brought on by stress, physical activity, or an extra cup of joe in the morning, most of us have all felt our heart rate quicken at one time or another. However, a lower resting heart rate ...