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I've been sendentary a long time so unfit my heart rate goes up too 147bpm only walking round the house will i take heart attack? or excersice slow!

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : See your dr. And set an exercise plan suitable for you. Don't over do it at first. It will take time to get into shape. But make sure your heart is healthy.

Dr Rodriguez agreed

Answered 9/8/2016

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A member asked:

I've been sendentary a long time so unfit my heart rate goes up too 147bpm only walking round the house will i take heart attack? or excersice slow!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Dr Rodriguez agreed

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