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.

My Heart Rate Is Over 200 When Exercising

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Erika Henritz

An exercise heart rate greater than 200 beats per minute is likely doing you and your heart more harm than good, and it may even be putting your overall health at risk.

What Is the Maximum Heart Rate for a 70 Year Old Male on a Treadmill?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Erika Henritz

Medical experts and exercise professionals use a universal calculation to determine an individual's maximum heart rate.

Based in Olathe, Kan., Erika Henritz began her writing/editing career in 1994. She specializes in health publications and has worked for ATI, where she served as editor for several nursing textbooks, including the company's R.N. and P.N. "Mental Health" and "Fundamentals of Nursing" reviews. Erika holds a Bachelor of Science in education and foreign language from the University of Kansas.