heart rate

Someone who is strength training should have the flexibility to go on a weekly run and remove a day on the weights. That's heresy to some coaches who want to keep you in the gym.

Pain in exercise normally arises from both subjective feelings, and also the stimulation of the nervous system. Is virtual reality (VR) an effective means of reducing the perception of pain?

Your hear should definitely feel it when you lift. Don't undervalue strength training.

Properly prepare your body for exercise by doing an adequate warm up.

Training smart means understanding how to work the boundaries of your redline state. Often that's more intensity without more volume with better results.

A study by the American College of Cardiology compared the accuracy of the two main types of heart rate monitors with interesting results.

The numbers on your wrist are nowhere near as important as what your body is telling you.

Gym etiquette is clear: Get off your cell phone, dingus. People who spend time on their cell phones never get a truly effective workout. Don't believe that? You can't argue with science.

It's important to know what changes are going on during the prenatal period and the cardiovascular effects of pregnancy.

We've taken a close look at Polar's V650 to find out if there are still good reasons why buying a standalone bicycle computer has its advantages.

Running an hour daily for conditioning won't cut it. For maximal work capacity, enter the pain cave.

We can't replicate Froning's genetics or his lifestyle, but we can definitely replicate his strategy.

Time to ditch the chest heart rate strap. It's the era of the fitness band, and this is a good one.

Understanding the energy systems you are using will improve your cycling performance.

The process of individualizing your training based on biofeedback leads to much better outcomes and more consistent progress.

Two criteria determine whether or not you reach your goal - your training program and how you manage that program.

Heart rate variability is a strong indicator of your ability to function well in an upcoming workout.