Why Heart Rate Matters When Working Out

heart rate track workout

Knowing your heart rate when exercising can give you vital information about the intensity of your workout (how hard it is on the body), how your body will adapt to the training and the number of calories you’ve burned. As a general rule: the harder you’re working, the higher your heart rate will be. However, … Read more

DOMS Explained: Why Muscles Get Sore After Working Out

DOMS 101 - Muscle Soreness After Workout

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the body’s response that causes sore muscles after working out. Muscle soreness after a workout is a completely normal reaction from the body. You may notice that DOMS is present after either new workout programs, heavy eccentric (muscle lengthening) exercise, or plyometrics (jumping and landings). DOMS shows up as … Read more