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heart rate

[ hahrt reyt ]

noun

  1. the number of heartbeats per minute.


heart rate

  1. The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of heart rate1

First recorded in 1870–75

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Example Sentences

The real magic is in the WHOOP recovery algorithm, which provides users with an easy-to-understand recovery score that’s based on subtle changes in heart-rate variability, resting heart rate, and sleep performance.

Entrepreneurs like Peloton chief executive John Foley see similarities between stirring hearts and minds with lofty sermons and elevating heart rates while furiously pedaling to Lizzo.

Smart goggles allow a swimmer to monitor speed, heart rate and stroke rate.

Increasing my heart rate at least three times per week helps my body move oxygen and blood to my muscles more efficiently.

Trackers with slightly fewer functions can go for up to seven days without a charge, and yet still allow you to receive notifications from your phone, prompt you to move when you’ve been sitting still too long, and track your heart rate.

“Sometimes elevating the heart rate will cause additional pounding in your head,” says Crandall.

It tracks light, noise, and temperature in the nursery, as well as baby's heart rate and sleep position.

One time I got back from a trip to New York and my heart rate was consistently in the 80s, about 20 higher than earlier.

Instead of seeing just your step count or your heart rate, you see everything.

You can also see things like heart rate, weight, and body fat.

As has already been said, the heart rate is just about doubled in vigorous exercise.

Its immediate effects include dilated pupils and elevated blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature.

Some can cause their heart rate to increase to five times its resting rate.

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