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Will drinking coffee before a workout session increase your heart rate significantly? i was running on treadmill at a 6.5 and my hr was 180. normal?

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Dr. Rishi Vohora answered

Caffeine: caffeine definitely increases your heart rate. 180 is a fast heart rate but at your age is Prob okay as long as you were feeling okay.

Answered 2/7/2015

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A member asked:

Will drinking coffee before a workout session increase your heart rate significantly? i was running on treadmill at a 6.5 and my hr was 180. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rishi Vohora answered

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