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A member asked:

Is normal to have a heart rate around 150 when climbing 6 sets of stairs and above the stairs your first date is waiting?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not unusual: 6 flights of steps, particularly if you're not in shape, can raise your pulse pretty high. The added excitement of a new date can enhance the response. If your pulse recovered quickly and without skipped beats, I say its normal. Maybe you need to exercise more often? Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 4/29/2018

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