Dr. Myerburg answers the question: 'How Do Pacemakers Know To Pace Faster?' — -- Question: How do pacemakers know when I need a faster heart rate, for example when I am exercising or anxious?

You can also test the accuracy of your numbers out on the run, for example by running at what feels like a hard pace (using the ‘talk test’, you should only be able to get two or three words out at a ...

The issue: Many runners (particularly women) report that their fitness trackers tell them they’re exercising in a higher zone ...

Your heart rate can tell you a lot about your fitness and cardiovascular health. Your heart beats consistently, day in and day out, but you may not generally pay close attention to it. You might take ...

Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate while running: Simply don the device, start your workout, and watch those beats per ...