heart rate

noun

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

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What Counts as Morning Exercise Because the study measured elevated heart rate rather than specific workout types, the definition of morning exercise is broader than most people assume. Allison Palmer june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026 The Oura Ring 4 shows less detail than the Fitbit Air, offering information on heart rate zones, but not specific numbers. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026 These hormones regulate how your body uses energy, including metabolism, heart rate and blood pressure. Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 May 2026 On the fitness front, the company is introducing a live activity mode for real-time workout and heart rate tracking, along with support for third-party heart rate monitors and new GLP-1 tracking tools. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 May 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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