heart rate

noun

: the rate at which the heart beats

Aerobic exercise increases your heart rate.

Examples of heart rate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By Ashley Mateo October 30, 2024 7:23 AM EDT Chest straps are more accurate than wristbands for measuring heart rate, but layering one that fully wraps around the torso under a sports bra is bulky and can chafe. —

Ashley Mateo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 When selecting your nightly routine, avoid activities that increase your heart rate for the two hours leading up to your bedtime. —

Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024 Because inhaling increases heart rate and exhaling decreases it, spending more time exhaling has the effect of gradually lowering your heart rate—this is known as respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA). —

Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Beyond counting steps and recording sleep patterns, wearables can track different physiological metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, which can be indicators of your body’s overall health. —

Alyssa Hui, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heart rate

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