Heart Rate Recovery

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One other main factor affecting resting heart rate is being in state of recovery. After exercise, particularly after a bike ride or a long run, multiple things happen in the body. Fuel sources are diminished, muscles are squandered, and temperatures are likely to increase. All of these factors must be addressed and fixed. The body tends to work harder, and this heightened work results in a higher heart rate. Although the person might feel okay at rest, the body is working harder to repair itself even when you’re not moving your body at all(MSU 1998). This will be very noticeable when you elevate your heart rate again. Monitoring your exercise heart rate and your rest heart rate will allow you to make appropriate modifications such as eating

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