Question

What happens to the heart rate of an individual when working out?

Answer 1

Heart rate increases in a linear fashion to increases in the intensity of exercise. This is illustrated in the adjacent graph, showing how the heart rate (in beats per minute – bpm) increases to match the incremental demands of walking, jogging and running.

Answer 2

Heart rate increases in a linear fashion to increases in the intensity of exercise. This is illustrated in the adjacent graph, showing how the heart rate (in beats per minute – bpm) increases to match the incremental demands of walking, jogging and running.