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Posted May 10, 2022
Your heart rate will vary throughout the day depending on what you’re doing. A normal resting heart rate for adults is between 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). Athletes and people who take certain medicines, such as beta blockers, may have a slightly lower resting heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is a range used during exercise. Your heart rate can be a problem if it is too high or too low for too long a period of time.
Check this chart for target heart rate zones
A resting heart rate of more than 100 bpm, is considered high, and is called tachycardia. Some episodes of tachycardia, especially during or after strenuous exercise, is normal. A high heart rate can become a problem if it stays elevated during rest and relaxation.
Why you should monitor your exercise heart rate.
Tachycardia can be caused by:
Over time, if left untreated, certain types of high heart rate can lead to complications including:
A low heart rate is under 50 bpm and is known as bradycardia. It is common for some athletes and people who take medicines, such as beta blockers, to have a lower resting heart rate.
Bradycardia can be caused by:
Over time, if left untreated, certain types of low heart rate can lead to complications, including:
See your doctor or go to an emergency room immediately if you notice a sudden change in your heart rate along with:
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Posted May 4, 2017
Runners often tell themselves "I can push through this" at the first sign of pain. However, it's important to know your body's warning signs so you can address aches early and avoid common running injuries. Listen as RunSMART Physical Therapist, Shannon Barie, shares her knowledge about how to identify aches that may lead to injury and how to prevent common running injuries.
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