Simple Heart Rate Recovery Test. Is this valid?
Found this in the 50+ forum. What do you think?
Heart rate recovery is one of the best indicators of cardiac fitness. Of course, there are many, many other indicators and techniques, but this is simple and easy.
"1. Accelerate your heartrate through running, biking, or other method to an anerobic level (a pace you can do for only 20-30 seconds... such as a full sprint)
2. Measure the heart rate with a monitor at the end of the sprint.
3. Recover for 60 seconds by walking or biking slowly (do not stop moving!)
4. Measure the heart rate after 60 seconds and subtract that number from the peak.
The key:
POOR less than 12 Beats Per Minute (BPM) recovery
FAIR 12-20
Good 20-30
Excellent 30-40
Over 40 is outstanding.
The recovery rate is important because this is a measure of the soundness of our cardiovascular system and not just our heart health.
A recovery rate of greater than 35 BPM indicates almost no risk of sudden death from heart disease!
12 or less increases the risk dramatically. People with this issue need to consult with their Doctor before exercising!"
Last edited by bobthib; 04-25-12 at 06:39 PM.
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