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.

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Why Does Your Heart Rate Increase When You Are Vertical Vs. Horizontal?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jolie Johnson

Heart rate is often used as an indicator of health and fitness. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts use heart rate monitors to measure the intensity of their workouts. Resting heart rate is used as a measure of cardiovascular fitness. Typically, the lower your resting heart rate, the more fit you are.