Heart Rate and Exercise: How Much Do You Know?
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on October 06, 2023
Question 1/7
Your target heart rate helps you figure out:
- How fast your heart beats when you’re active
- If you’re exercising at the right intensity
- If you’re about to have a heart attack
Question 2/7
To find your maximum heart rate, take:
- 220 minus your age
- 200 minus your age
- 175 minus your age
Question 3/7
As long as your heart rate is under your maximum, everything is fine.
- True
- False
Question 4/7
Using a heart rate monitor can help you get fit.
- True
- False
Question 5/7
How often should you check your heart rate during exercise?
- Closely (at least every minute or so)
- It depends on your health and fitness goals
- Only after you’ve stopped exercising
Question 6/7
When you’re doing interval training, your heart rate should:
- Stay in one spot
- Climb to a high rate and stay there
- Vary between moderate and high rates
Question 7/7
Which is better for you?
- Lower resting heart rate
- Higher resting heart rate