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What is a good pulse rate at rest after exercise?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Not specific: Probably a better indicator of fitness is how long it takes for your heart rate to return to baseline after exercise in general the lower you heart rate is the more fit you are - at least from an aerobic perspective some of the best athletes have resting pulse rates in the 40s and 50s.

Answered 9/30/2017

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