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What is the danger or benefit of going past your target heart rate?

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Variable: The target heart rate (thr) is usually 50-75 % of the maximum heart rate for an individual. Ideally you get the maximum benefit when you stay with in the thr but going over for a few minutes is not a big problem. There really is not major advantage from a training perspective to go above the thr.

Dr Sung and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/13/2013

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