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Is it abnormal to have a heart rate of around 120 when walking? my heart rate is 60 when resting however fast when doing physical activity. i am 16.

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Dr. John Kim answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds healthy: Sounds healthy heart rate while walking

Answered 9/23/2015

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