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Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Aug 19, 2023 | Replies (48)
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I am a retired physician and have a question about my son.
Colleen of Mayo Connect suggested that I ask this question which is related to exercise and pulse rate.
My son is aged 45 and healthy. He exercises regularly by swimming and running on a treadmill.
The other day he visited me after exercise. He had run 2.5 kilometers in 10 minutes which is equivalent to 15 km per hour. He had maintained his pulse at 180 without symptoms.
One hour later his pulse was still 115 whereas his resting pulse is usually 60-70.
How long should it take to return to resting pulse rate after strenuous exercise?
I would appreciate your feedback.
Sincerely, Brian
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Hi Brian, @pokroy2020
You posted your message perfectly. You son certainly sounds like he is very fit. However, I agree, pulse rate of 115 one hour post exercise seems to be a longer than normal recovery time.
As we wait for other members to jump in, here are some articles that may be on interest.
- How Long After Working Out Does Your Heart Rate Return to Base? https://www.livestrong.com/article/448974-how-long-after-working-out-does-your-heart-rate-return-to-base/
- Exercise intensity: How to measure it https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise-intensity/art-20046887
Has you son ever had an exercise stress test to see how his heart works with physical exercise?