A member asked:

Please explain why is my heart rate is high during a moderate intensity exercise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Increase O2 delivery: When you exercise, your body burns more oxygen, which is carried by the blood. So the heart has to pump more blood. One way to do this is to increase heart rate.

Answered 8/31/2017

4.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What is a normal heart rate for a woman during moderate exercise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more