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.

Is It Dangerous to Have Your Heart Rate at 170 When Running at Age 50?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ollie Odebunmi

Your heart rate while exercising is an indicator of the level of intensity and effort you are putting into the ongoing activity. A high heart rate verging on the maximum does present more risks and could be considered dangerous depending on a variety of factors.