heart rate

noun

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

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Meanwhile, Bluetooth heart rate sharing with compatible gym equipment helps your workout sessions feel more dialed in, and the physical side button makes quick navigation feel natural. PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025 On top of the impressive 18-hour battery life, the device monitors your sleep, heart rate, ovulation, and stress levels. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025 Exposure to plants can lead to lower blood pressure and heart rate. Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025 While heart rate and heart rate variability are part of the back-end algorithm, the sensors were also designed after studying the results of over 100 women wearing Peri. Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Nov. 2025 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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