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How the Heart Rate Response to Exercise Changes With Age

How the Heart Rate Response to Exercise Changes With Age

It’s no secret that a 20 year old has a higher aerobic capacity than an 80 year old. This is partially due to age-related changes that affect the heart. This article discusses how your heart rate changes with age and how its response to exercise changes over time. It also discusses the benefits of aerobic training during all stages of life.

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Can Resistance Training Make You Less Anxious?

Can Resistance Training Make You Less Anxious?

If you’re feeling a little anxious, make a stop at the gym or work out to a strength training DVD at home for some resistance training. New research shows it helps to reduce stress and anxiety, and it does it without medications. Is strength training a natural anxiety reliever?

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What Does Your Resting Heart Rate Say About Your Level of Health and Fitness?

What Does Your Resting Heart Rate Say About Your Level of Health and Fitness?

Your heart beats a certain number of beats per minute, corresponding to your resting heart rate. This value and another measure of physical fitness, your recovery heart rate, are indicators of how fit you are from a cardiovascular standpoint. They also may be a marker for future heart problems. Find out why it’s important to know your resting heart rate and how rapidly your heart recovers after a workout.

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Health benefits of exercise for your heart

6 Ways Exercise Benefits Your Heart

Doing an aerobic workout at least 3 times a week is one of the best ways to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Exercise exerts its magic on your cardiovascular system in a number of ways, some of which you may not be aware of. Here are six reasons why exercise is heart

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