Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/168986-why-does-the-heart-rate-decrease/#ixzz1qqfEGoTN"
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Heart Rate and Age
According to an article posted on the LIVESTRONG website, "Heart rate refers to the pace at which your heart pumps blood through your body. An adequate heart rate is important because blood carries oxygen, nutrients and waste products." The average adult resting heart rate is around 70 beats per minute. I found that highly trained athletes will have a low heart rate, around 40-60 beats per minute,This is because the more you work out the more effiecient your heart pumps. which I thought was interesting. Heart rate can also be affected my numerous external factors. These could include medication, temperature, stress level, as well as other lifestyle differences.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/168986-why-does-the-heart-rate-decrease/#ixzz1qqfEGoTN"
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/168986-why-does-the-heart-rate-decrease/#ixzz1qqfEGoTN"
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