Does every run send your heart rate soaring? Experts explain why intentionally slowing your pace and sticking to heart rate zones can pay off in the long run.

ANSWER: In general, a low heart rate is too low when it is causing symptoms such as fatigue, lightheadedness or fainting. Heart rates in the 40s are not unusual for trained athletes, especially when ...

When I go for a walk or to the gym, people always seem to be checking their pulse, whether by hand or with a wearable. Why is heart rate so important? ANSWER: Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number ...

Cold water on the face can trigger the body’s diving reflex, slowing heart rate and aiding stress recovery. Arauris Pure by Face Plunge Company offers a controlled facial cold plunge with separated ...

Bradycardia, a resting heart rate below 60 bpm, may seem harmless but can signal a serious rhythm disorder. Often mistaken for fatigue or ageing, symptoms include dizziness, weakness, fainting, and ...

Oura reports that heart rate variability (HRV) measures the variation in heartbeat timing, reflecting stress levels and ...

For Dianne Bourne, the unique walking method was a "near-perfect" way to ease back into exercise in the new year.

Zone 2 training has established itself as a popular concept for endurance athletes, especially runners who want to improve ...

Fitness wearables provide valuable insights, but their constant feedback is shaping how users perceive effort, rest and ...