Target Heart Rate and Cardio Monitoring for Safe Workouts

Maintaining a healthy resting heart rate is a key indicator of cardiovascular health, especially during high-intensity HIIT or IVF. Learn how to lower your heart rate while running and evaluate the accuracy of calories burned on heart rate monitors.

How to Lower My Resting Pulse Rate

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Amanda Knaebel

The more fit you are, the lower your resting heart rate will be. Most people have a resting heart rate that falls between 60 and 90 beats per minute, according to Dr. Howard LeWine, Chief Medical Editor for Harvard Health Publications.