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5 Ways to Track Steady-State Cardio Progress (Compared)
February 23, 2026
A side-by-side comparison of five methods for tracking cardiovascular fitness on a treadmill — from manual logging and generic fitness apps to smartwatch activity rings, treadmill built-in displays, and purpose-built heart rate tracking.
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What Is Cardiac Drift and Why Should You Track It?
February 23, 2026
Cardiac drift is the gradual rise in heart rate during steady-state exercise, even at a constant pace. Understanding and tracking it is one of the most reliable ways to measure cardiovascular fitness improvement over time.
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Boring Cardio: A New Approach to Treadmill Fitness Tracking
February 23, 2026
Most fitness apps fight boredom with badges and streaks. Boring Cardio takes the opposite approach — tracking steady-state heart rate, cardiac drift, and recovery rate to show when your cardiovascular fitness is objectively improving.