Fitness trackers and smart watches are widely popular wearable devices that measure several types of health metrics, including step count, calories burned, sleep quality, Vo2 max and heart rate.

Heart rate variability (HRV) measures the fluctuations in time between heartbeats. While it isn’t a health metric you need to overthink, HRV is an indicator of how well the body can adapt to and ...

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 ...

Beats just released its long-anticipated Powerbeats Pro 2. Despite several new features — including the H2 chip, wireless charging support, ANC and Transparency modes, and a more secure earhook design ...

A lower resting heart rate indicates an efficient heart and a higher level of parasympathetic activity. When you’re at rest, your nervous system ideally minimizes sympathetic activity, so you’re ...

M odern smart watches can measure an array of health indicators. Step counts and heart rates sit at the simpler end, while ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

The AirPods Pro 3 are equipped with a heart rate sensor that can send real-time data to multiple apps. (Apple) Your AirPods may soon become your most important pieces of fitness gear. One of the ...

When you work out, your heart beats faster, especially if you are exercising for an extended period of time or at a higher intensity. This helps your heart pump blood to your muscles so they can do ...