Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials as an important way to maintain health throughout a person’s lifespan. It improves overall fitness, helps build ...

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 ...

Heart rate zones represent different percentages of your maximum heart rate. They can help guide the intensity and effectiveness of your workouts. The benefits of exercise are widespread and include ...

They say you can't pick your gene pool, and that's certainly been true for Liz Hilliard, a 71-year-old living in North Carolina. Hilliard's family history includes diabetes, heart disease and strokes.

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 ...