Dear Doctor: Active senior endurance athlete worries his low heart rate may be dangerous

When the pulse is very low, in the low 30s or slower, most experts will recommend treatment even if a person isn't noticing ...
Runner's World

Is your resting heart rate healthy? Here’s how to check – and what to do if yours is too low or too high

In addition, exercise can enhance part of the nervous system – something called the parasympathetic or vagal tone. This can lower your resting heart rate.’ Rick Pearson is the senior editor at ...
Yahoo

Heart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but regularly getting your heart pumping is still important for fitness

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, ...
The New York Times

What Your Heart Rate Can Tell You About Your Fitness

Most fitness trackers offer a wealth of heart-rate data. Here’s how to make sense of it. By Talya Minsberg If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you likely already have access to a steady ...

Men Need to Exercise More Than Women to Lower Heart Disease. Here's Why.

Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right "dose" for it to be effective.
Everyday Health on MSN

Men Need Twice as Much Exercise as Women to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

A new study suggests that men require nearly double the amount of exercise as women to lower heart disease risk an equivalent ...
The Independent

This is how much exercise you need to do to reduce your heart disease risk

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