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August 8, 2024

From maxing out to slowing down, how much do heart rates vary across sports?

Theresa Larkin, University of Wollongong and Gregory Peoples, University of Wollongong

Why do some athletes’ heart and breathing rates soar during competition but others’ slow down?

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April 30, 2024

What are heart rate zones, and how can you incorporate them into your exercise routine?

Hunter Bennett, University of South Australia

Heart rate zones are a measure of exercise intensity based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate.

Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images

April 1, 2024

Heart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but regularly getting your heart pumping is still important for fitness

Jason Sawyer, Bryant University

Both high- and moderate-intensity exercise provides similar overall health benefits.

Top contributors

Hunter Bennett
Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
Jason Sawyer
Associate Professor of Exercise and Movement Science, Bryant University
Gregory Peoples
Senior Lecturer - Physiology, University of Wollongong
Theresa Larkin
Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong