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Heart rate recovery, the time it takes for your heart rate to return to normal after exercise, is an indicator of cardiovascular health and varies by age. A good recovery rate is over 18 beats per minute, with specific targets for different age groups. Regular aerobic exercise can improve heart rate recovery, reflecting better fitness and reduced disease risk.
Apple's Cardio Recovery, previously known as heart rate recovery, is a health metric measured by the Apple Watch after workouts, reflecting the heart's response to the autonomic nervous system. Good Cardio Recovery numbers are a drop of 13 bpm or more after 1 minute, or 22 bpm or more after two minutes. To track and view Cardio Recovery, users can access the data on their Apple Watch and iPhone. Tips to improve Cardio Recovery include quality sleep, hydration, a nutritious diet, meditation, stress reduction, and avoiding alcohol.