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If you’re short on time, Stoner recommends the three-minute step test as another alternative that offers a score of aerobic ...

But how do you know if you're getting the most out of your workout? An easy way to find out is by knowing your target heart rate. A normal resting heart rate is usually between 60 and 100 beats ...

If you're focusing on moderate exercise, experts say you should be getting to 50% to 70% of your maximum heart rate. Intense or strenuous exercise is about 70% to 85% of your maximum heart rate.

Your heart rate, the number of times your heart beats per minute while at rest, is like a sneak peek into your fitness level. Nowadays, thanks to smartwatches and fitness bands, we have a treasure ...

Heart rate is measured in beats per minute (bpm). During exercise the heart rate increases so that sufficient blood is taken to the working muscles to provide them with enough nutrients and oxygen.