Thump! Thump! Thump! Can I still exercise if my heart is beating fast?

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Do you also sit and do nothing?

What if the heartbeat is fast?

That's right! My heart rate is usually over 90 when I'm sitting, and it goes even higher when I move a little. I also did an electrocardiogram, and it was diagnosed as sinus tachycardia .

At rest , the normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute. When the heart rate is greater than 100 beats per minute , it is called sinus tachycardia.

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In fact, the heart rate of most healthy adults is between 70-90 beats/minute. If it exceeds 90 beats/minute, they may experience symptoms such as palpitations, heart fatigue, and weakness .

First of all, heart rate is affected by many factors and there are individual differences.

If your heart rate is too fast and you have symptoms such as palpitations and fatigue , you need to go to the hospital to rule out pathological factors , such as hyperthyroidism, anemia, organic heart disease, etc.

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If none of these diseases are present, then it is a physiologically rapid heart rate , which is related to age, gender, sympathetic nerve excitement, etc.

If the heart rate is pathologically increased , it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice for treatment.

If it is physiological heart rate increase , you can try the following methods:

● First of all, you should maintain a regular work and rest schedule, ensure adequate sleep, and avoid overwork ;

● Quit smoking and drinking, and try to drink less stimulating drinks such as strong tea and coffee ;

● Maintain mental health and avoid being in negative emotions such as tension and anxiety for a long time .

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In fact, sinus tachycardia is not a contraindication to exercise. Instead, appropriate exercise should be performed .

This is because sinus tachycardia in most healthy people is caused by sympathetic nerve excitement, and exercise can reduce sympathetic nerve excitement and thus slow down the resting heart rate .

Remember, exercise should be gradual and you should choose the appropriate exercise mode . For example, you can start with low-intensity exercise such as walking or brisk walking.

Generally, the heart rate during exercise is 20%-40% faster than the resting heart rate, which is a relatively safe and appropriate starting amount of exercise . The intensity of exercise can be adjusted according to the situation later.

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You can also seek help from a specialist in a regular hospital

To formulate and monitor exercise plans~

Statement: This article is a medical-related educational popular science article. It does not involve specific treatment methods or medical behaviors and cannot replace hospital visits.

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