target heart rate
We all want to know where we stand from a physical fitness standpoint. There’s a simple test you can do at home that takes only a few minutes and it can give you a rough idea of your fitness level and how healthy your heart is. It’s called the heart rate recovery test. Find out why it’s important.
Are you a good judge of how hard you’re exercising? According to a recent study, many people aren’t. It turns out a number of people overestimate how hard they’re working. What’s the best way to prevent this? Monitor your exercise intensity. This article discusses various ways to do that.
Should you invest in a heart rate monitor? A heart rate monitor isn’t an absolute necessity. After all, there are other ways to measure exercise intensity – but there are advantages to using one. Find out what they are.
