You glance at your heart rate monitor during a tough run and an unusually high number jumps out at you. Should you be excited or concerned?

A good resting heart rate depends on your age, gender, level of physical fitness, and overall lifestyle. Here's what you need to know.

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The target heart rate is how fast the heart should beat during physical activity. Calculating the target heart rate and comparing it with the actual heart rate can help a person work out if their ...

A good heart rate for exercise is 50 to 70 percent of your maximum BPM—aim for 30 to 45 minutes three to five times a week. “In general, when people are looking to do a workout with heart health in ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever bolted awake from a nightmare with your heart beating like a frenzied drum, you already know that sleep and rest are not the same. Which is why it should make sense that neither are ...

Taking easy runs too fast is a common habit among runners, much to the chagrin of coaches everywhere. I know staying in the ...

Yes, allergies can increase your heart rate. This may occur as a symptom of allergic rhinitis or as a side effect of an allergy medication. Learn more about prevention and treatment options. Your ...