Exercising regularly, another important component ofmanaging high blood pressure, also lowers your resting heart rate.
How Exercise Reduces Your Resting Heart Rate
Regular aerobic exercise lowers your resting heart rate.
Over time, the left ventricle adapts and enlarges to accommodate the increased volume.
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In the example of the 35-year-old above, the targetheart rate zonewould be from 102 to 157 bpm.
Beta-blockers can slow down your heart rate, but their effect isn’t necessarily exactly the same for everyone.
Your target heart rate during exercise might be different if you are using a beta-blocker.
Talk to your doctor about what your goals should be when it comes to exercise.
These numbers should be your guide when planning your exercise goals.
If youre exercising, how difficult does it feel?
The more tired you feel, the higher the rating.
It will take some experimenting to develop your personal rating scale.
They may have some suggestions to help you ease into a new exercise program safely.
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