An increase in this particular biometric is a good thing.
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Tiny fluctuations in the time between each beat of your heart can provide clues about how much stress your body is experiencing.
Adults should get at least 150-300 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a week.
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Around 36% of people overestimate how much exercise they get daily.
It’s one of your body’s most basic vital signs.
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Trying a new exercise routine? Strapping on a new wearable monitor? An expert in human physiology explains the ins and outs of your heart rate and why it’s a valuable number to understand.
Exercising at your maximal heart rate isn’t always effective.
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Exercising at your maximal heart rate isn’t always effective. Training smarter, not harder, will make you fitter.