For years, the gold standard for gauging workout intensity was often a simple "how you feel" metric. And while perceived exertion is still used by many exercisers and athletes today, it’s a bit like ...

Avoid burnout and heart strain by understanding heart rate zones and the difference between sustainable endurance and ...

These days, everyone from the average Susan to the hardcore data-loving wellness enthusiast has the technology to track just about anything in the name of self-optimization. A ring wearable tells you ...

You can approach heart rate training in a few ways, and each method has its own set of variables. It can seem like a complicated process. That’s why whenever heart rate training entered the chat, I ...

Are you using your smartwatch's heart rate monitor?Hello, I'm Nasuzaki. I am currently working as a nurse and public health ...

Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate while running: Simply don the device, start your workout, and watch those beats per ...

"I started going to the gym for my health and I'm working hard on the treadmill aiming for a heart rate of 125, but I'm not ...

If you own a fitness tracker, you’ve likely come across the term HRV (heart rate variability). You may have even seen people proudly posting their HRV numbers on Instagram. But what can the ...

These days, it may seem like there’s a million different data points that you’re supposed to keep track of—hello, steps, sleep, and recovery scores!—and it’s difficult to know which ones are worth ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

These days, everyone from the average Susan to the hardcore data-loving wellness enthusiast has the technology to track just about anything in the name of self-optimization. A ring wearable tells you ...