Thursday, August 18, 2011

Have you checked your BPM?

Good Morning!

How do you know if you're fit? One way to find out is by checking your heart rate. If your BPM is 70 or less while after exercising than you're considered fit. Most gyms have a health centre where you can test your heart rate otherwise you can purchase a blood pressure monitor at your local pharmacy. It's always good to know what's happening on the inside. Ask your doctor what they think of your BPM next time you visit them and see what they say.



Athletes like Lance Armstrong have a resting heart rate well in his 30's being super fit. Set a goal for yourself when you find out where you're at. The best way to get it lower is to do cardio every day. Start checking your BPM and see if it improves after 1 week of straight cardio for example. 

Other things that affect your resting heart rate are:
  • age
  • physical fitness
  • some drugs/medication
  • genetics
  • anxiety



Women need to take care of their stress levels to promote a big healthy heart as well. 
Some of the most common symptoms of heart attacks in women are:


  • Burning sensation in the chest or upper abdomen
  • Cold sweat
  • Dizziness
  • Discomfort such as pressure, aches and/or tightness that can come and go
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Nausea
  • Pain or pressure in the back or high chest
  • Pain or discomfort in one or both arms
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weakness
  • Extreme fatigue
Next time you think to yourself "I don't feel like doing cardio," think again. Let's motivate each other ladies!!!

Eleni Moutsias 

1 comment:

  1. Thank you for the info. It sounds pretty user friendly. I guess I’ll pick one up for fun. thank u


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