The normal resting heart rate varies by age. In adults, any number between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm) is considered a good resting heart rate. Babies and young children have higher resting ...

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.

A good heart rate for exercise is 50 to 70 percent of your maximum BPM—aim for 30 to 45 minutes three to five times a week. “In general, when people are looking to do a workout with heart health in ...

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Have you met your step goals today? If so, well done! Monitoring your step count can inspire you to bump up activity over time. But when it comes to assessing fitness or cardiovascular disease risk, ...

Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, ...

If you're a lifelong powerlifter or bodybuilder, there's a good chance you're more concerned about growing your glutes, carving your core, or building your biceps than boosting your VO2 max. But for ...

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Resting heart rate — the number of times your heart beats per minute when you’re sitting still — is an important vital sign. Doctors measure it to check how your body is functioning, and the number ...