This technology can benefit your workouts by helping you hit your target heart rate, resulting in better overall health and wellness
A resting heart rate below 35–40 beats per minute or over 100 beats per minute may be cause for concern
Your heart rate naturally slows down while you sleep, but lower numbers aren’t always concerning
Jump into the swing of things to improve your coordination, burn calories and get your heart rate going
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A super high heart rate means you’re burning more than fat
Both are related to your cardiovascular system, and both can impact the other
A skipped heartbeat is usually your heart returning to its normal electrical path
60 to 100 beats per minute is ‘normal,’ but you can still be healthy outside that range
Bradycardia, or a low heart rate, is more likely as you age — and could be a sign of health issues
Setting a max heart rate for kids can be tough, so focus more on how they feel during activity