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A member asked:

When i stretch in the morning why does my heart beat faster ?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Assuming you were sedentary beforehand, the stretching is an increase in your physical activity which would increase your heart rate.

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/23/2021

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