heart rate

noun

: the rate at which the heart beats
Aerobic exercise increases your heart rate.

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An app can also control modes and track real-time data—recording trips via GPS, monitoring performance metrics, and adjusting power output to help maintain a target heart rate. Kendall Hunter, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026 Whether or not that happens, there’s already a lot to feel good about, from enhanced heart rate variability to enhanced legacies. Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026 Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Elevated heart rate and less endurance As hydration drops, blood volume decreases, forcing the heart to work harder to maintain cardiac output. Katharine Gammon, Time, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heart rate

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Medical Definition

heart rate

noun
: a measure of cardiac activity usually expressed as number of beats per minute see maximum heart rate
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