Heart Rate
The number of times your heart beats per minute.
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Heart rate measures cardiovascular effort and is used to gauge exercise intensity. Resting heart rate indicates fitness level (lower is generally better). Training heart rate zones help target different adaptations, from fat burning to VO2 max improvement. Heart rate monitors allow precise intensity management.
Examples
- Resting heart rate: 60-80 bpm average
- Training in target heart rate zones
- Lower resting HR indicates fitness
Related Terms
Compound exercises
Put this into practice with exercises from the library.
Front Squats With Two Kettlebells
Strength · Kettlebells
Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown
Strength · Cable
Gironda Sternum Chins
Strength · Other
Glute Ham Raise
Powerlifting · Machine
Glute Kickback
Strength · Bodyweight
Goblet Squat
Strength · Kettlebells
Good Morning
Powerlifting · Barbell
Good Morning off Pins
Powerlifting · Barbell
Common questions
What is Heart Rate?
The number of times your heart beats per minute. Heart rate measures cardiovascular effort and is used to gauge exercise intensity.
What exercises train the Heart Rate?
Good options include Front Squats With Two Kettlebells, Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown, Gironda Sternum Chins, Glute Ham Raise, Glute Kickback. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Heart Rate?
Resting heart rate: 60-80 bpm average; Training in target heart rate zones; Lower resting HR indicates fitness.
Put it into practice
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A 12-week, four-day hypertrophy plan in three phases, with a modest calorie surplus