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I workout at a high intensity for 1 hr 3x week (combination of cardio and strength- intervals. is this enough for heart health?

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Dr. Praveen Rohatgi answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Depend at what speed: as said depend what all you do and at what speed but it appear youcan count pulse and note how high it reaches

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/9/2015

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A member asked:

I workout at a high intensity for 1 hr 3x week (combination of cardio and strength- intervals. is this enough for heart health?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Praveen Rohatgi answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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