Among all the health numbers that get tracked, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, the resting heart rate is the most overlooked. Yet, it quietly reveals how efficiently the heart works even ...

Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your resting heart rate is when the heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you’re not exercising.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: 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 ...

If you wear a Fitbit, Apple Watch or a similar wearable while working out, you already know that you have a useful tool right at your fingertips. One especially helpful feature wearables like these ...

You track your VO2 max and working heart rate, but this underrated biometric may tell you more about your heart and long-term ...

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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: 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 ...

Cardiovascular exercise, also called cardio or aerobic exercise, keeps you and your heart healthy. This specific type of exercise gets your heart rate up and your heart beating faster for several ...