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When i walk at 3.0 my pulse is 170 .. is that normal?

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Could be: Depends on how out of shape you are. Count your pulse every minute when you stop exercising, (during cool-down) for 10 minutes. If it gradually falls back to 200.

Answered 5/18/2014

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