These days, everyone from the average Susan to the hardcore data-loving wellness enthusiast has the technology to track just about anything in the name of self-optimization. A ring wearable tells you ...

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 ...

Most fitness trackers offer a wealth of heart-rate data. Here’s how to make sense of it. By Talya Minsberg If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you likely already have access to a steady ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include Exercise ...