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Ran with leg weights for 30 seconds, heart rate was 166, rested for 2 mins and it went to 113, is that healthy? it takes ages to go to normal 69bpm

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Routine testing: The reduction to 113/minimal might be normal. However, ones doctor can provide routine testing, including a TSH level (thyroid function test) to make sure to exclude hyperthyroidism which could cause a higher heart rate. In general, the more one exercises regularly the lower the heart rate and the more rapid the post-exercise heart rate returns to normal.

Answered 8/19/2016

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