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Can I Increase My Heart Rate While Running?
i read some where that when you jog/run you should keep your heart rate at about 70 -80 % of its maximum beats per minute is this true? my mbpm is 180 wich means i should keep my heart rate at about 144 wich i find to easy.can i up it ? i am 40 years old
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
Hi There
When we exercise or when we are physically active our heart beats fast to pump more blood through out our body to meet the body requirements but that doesn't mean you should keep your heart rate high. Whatever you are calculating is TARGET HEART RATE , which in your case is 180 bpms ( 220-Age). A person who is physically fit always have a lower heart rate ( for eg Athletes).
I would like to suggest you that instead of worrying about heart rate do regular exercises eat healthy and stay fit and you will be fine.
Good Luck
When we exercise or when we are physically active our heart beats fast to pump more blood through out our body to meet the body requirements but that doesn't mean you should keep your heart rate high. Whatever you are calculating is TARGET HEART RATE , which in your case is 180 bpms ( 220-Age). A person who is physically fit always have a lower heart rate ( for eg Athletes).
I would like to suggest you that instead of worrying about heart rate do regular exercises eat healthy and stay fit and you will be fine.
Good Luck
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