When we exercise, we do notice an increase in our heart rates. The more we exercise, the more it increases. The more our heart rate increases, the more our hearts work faster and stronger. Exercise is needed to strengthen our bodies as well as vital organs like the heart and the lungs and the muscles. Without exercising, we will lead a very sedentary lifestyle, which, in turn, will lead to obesity and problems associated with it like hypertension and diabetes. But exercising alone is not enough. We still have to monitor our heart rates as any increase in it that we cannot control can be detrimental to us, especially if you have a heart problem. Our heart rates should increase only to that level which we can tolerate. Any increase beyond that can cause injury to our bodies.
Importance of Heart Rate Monitoring
Monitoring your heart rate is very important in exercising. Too low and it means that your heart, lungs and muscles are not getting the optimum benefit it can get from exercising. Too high and it means that you are stretching the limits of your heart, lungs and muscles dangerously. So, in order to get the maximum effect of exercise, you should monitor your...