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My heart rate increased to 200 bpm when doing bike exercise for 5 min at a speed of 50 km/hour. is this safe? i have rvh. it last at least for 5 min.

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Too fast: No, you are exercising super maximally and should not have your heart rate that high with your workout!

Answered 7/15/2018

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