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I ran a mile @ about 10 minutes per mile. heart rate was 100. stopped and walked 100 yards and rate went to 55. good or bad?

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Good: The time it takes for hr to slow after exercise is called "heart rate recovery time". The quicker, the better.

Answered 3/20/2014

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A member asked:

I ran a mile @ about 10 minutes per mile. heart rate was 100. stopped and walked 100 yards and rate went to 55. good or bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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