The debate about how hard to push during exercise has persisted for decades, with fitness approaches swinging between high-intensity interval training and gentler, steady-state activities. However, ...

Understanding your heart rate is crucial for more than just reaching optimal fitness–it can also help to reduce injury and ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Accuracy is paramount for heart rate monitors. A reliable HRM provides consistent, precise heart rate readings during various ...

Your heart rate can tell you a lot about your fitness and cardiovascular health. Your heart beats consistently, day in and day out, but you may not generally pay close attention to it. You might take ...

To manage stress, seek mental health support, whether that’s from family and friends, or a therapist, says Dr. Naidu.

A study challenges the idea that “more exercise is always better,” revealing how elite cyclists may burn through their daily heartbeats faster. This raises new questions about the fine line between ...

Fitness programs can be built around just about anything. CrossFit is based on the philosophy that constantly varied movements performed with moderate intensity improve physical competence. Yoga is ...

The battle against heart disease has found an unexpected ally- the micro-workout. Recent groundbreaking research reveals that even minimal bursts of vigorous activity can significantly impact ...