As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

I've got a new apple watch, and one annoyance I have vs the previous FitBit is the lack of a heart rate graph for a workout. Are there any recommendations for such an app? Either iOS or Watch (or both ...

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a powerful health and fitness watch; that much was evident from its predecessor, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (otherwise known as the best Apple Watch, in terms of features and ...

A normal heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM), but it can vary by person. A heart rate slower than 60 BPM can be a sign of anything from a high fitness level to hypothyroidism. A ...

Most professionals regard resting heart rate as a reliable measure of fitness. But when it comes to training, keeping your heart rate in specific “zones” is more important for building stamina and ...

Heart rate variability typically decreases during stressful situations, although the heart rate increases. Managing stress levels can mean a more variable heart rate. Exercise and relaxation ...