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.

What Is Submaximal Graded Exercise?

Published Sep,06 2011 | By Paul V. Strong

Submaximal graded exercise is any physical activity whose intensity increases at regular intervals up to but never exceeding 85 percent of your maximum heart rate, according to the American Council on Exercise.