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Is A Pulse Rate Of 144 Normal After Exercising?

i am a 70 year old woman, I weigh 172 lbs I do the treadmill five days a week, I do forty minutes, at a 3,0 speed, twenty minutes at a 5.0, and twenty minutes at a 7.0 level I feel great other than I am tired. Am I ok with this, my heart pulse rate fluctrates about 144
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for using healthcaremagic.I understand your query
Brief answer:Yes,provided without a preexisting heart illness
Detailed answer:
Its nice to hear that you are physically active first of all.As long as you feel good and healthy,there is no need to be worried with your heart rate and its normal to have such increased heart rate (fluctuations)during exercises which depends on the age and body weight.However seek medical care if you get any symptoms like breathlessness,chest pain etc other than just tiredness and get evaluated.Hope this information helps you.If any further questions,happy to answer you.Take care.
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Is A Pulse Rate Of 144 Normal After Exercising?

Thanks for using healthcaremagic.I understand your query Brief answer:Yes,provided without a preexisting heart illness Detailed answer: Its nice to hear that you are physically active first of all.As long as you feel good and healthy,there is no need to be worried with your heart rate and its normal to have such increased heart rate (fluctuations)during exercises which depends on the age and body weight.However seek medical care if you get any symptoms like breathlessness,chest pain etc other than just tiredness and get evaluated.Hope this information helps you.If any further questions,happy to answer you.Take care.