The speed at which your heart beats in a minute is known as heart rate. The heart rate is calculated by counting the number of heartbeats per minute, which is almost equal to the pulse measured at any peripheral point. For adults, the average resting heart rate should be between 60 to 100 beats per minute.
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Why is my heart rate high while exercising?
Query: Hi doctor, My heart rate is 90 to 100 beats per minute while doing exercise. Should I reduce my exercise and take more rest? Or do I need to do exercise such as jogging every day? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to inform you that your heart rate is completely normal. Also, when you exercise, it is a normal phenomenon that the heart rate raises. It is only after regular long sessions of exercising that the lower heart rate is seen, like in athletes or marat... Read Full »