Is having an increased heart rate during exercise normal?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 27 aged male with a height of 6' 1 feet and weight of 178 pounds. I had a panic attack a few months ago, and the doctor prescribed Lexamil Escitalopram 10 mg for six to 12 months; however, my resting heart rate is averaging 62 bpm over the last month. When I exercise (weight lifting, nothing too excessive), my heart rate climbs to 180 bpm. Is this normal or something I need to be concerned about?

Answer 1

Hi,

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I understand your concern. Regarding heart rate that remains normal or near normal at rest and suddenly increases sharply during exertion, exercise, and walking without other symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, or chest pain, the concern is not the rise of heart rate; the situation is fall of heart rate after cessation of exertion. Heart rate may rise in those who do not exercise daily and have a sedentary lifestyle. So the heart is deconditioned, and the rate increases. For those who exercise daily, their heart rate does not rise quickly on exercise. How fast the heart rate goes, but it should come down soon after cessation of exertion. After the first minute, it should fall by 30. If it is so, do not worry, the heart is healthy. Kind regards.

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