Exercise & Heart Rate Experiments
If you and your child are searching for a good experiment for your local school district science fair and you’ve never done one before, don’t panic -- there are many experiments you can choose from.
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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.
Does Your Heart Rate Increase When You Dream?
If you are wondering whether your heart rate went up while you had that crazy dream last night, the simple answer is yes. In fact, whether you have a good dream or a bad dream, your heart and breathing rate always increase during a dream cycle.
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What Happens If You Exceed Your Maximum Heart Rate During Exercise?
It is possible to exceed your maximum recommended heart rate for cardiovascular exercise – but it’s certainly not recommended. Doing so is especially risky if you have a health condition or take medication. Your best bet when determining how high you should push your heart rate during exercise is to consult a doctor.
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Will My Polar Heart Rate Monitor Work With the Garmin Edge?
When devices such as cycling computers and heart rate monitors use the same technology, it's possible to utilize a monitor from one company and a computer from another.
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What Causes Blood Pressure to Go Down While the Heart Rate Goes Up With Exercise?
One of the benefits of exercise is that over time, your blood pressure may become lower. However, having your blood pressure drop and your heart rate go up during an exercise session is a sign of a problem. Numerous issues, including nutritional deficiencies and health conditions, may cause this situation.
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