Knowing your maximum heart rate can be useful when planning exercise. Workouts in lower “zones”, defined as up to 70% of maximum heart rate, improve aerobic capacity. More intense exercise trains ...

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It's healthy to know your numbers. Learn about resting and maximum heart rates, exercise targets, and when to consult a doctor about heartbeat irregularities.

Your heart rate can say a lot about how fit your body is. Fitness coach Raj Ganpath has shared 4 parameters you can track to determine the health of your heart.