Healthy Living
Easing In: Exercise Strategies for Elevated Heart Rates
Date: 2025-08-20 12:42:54
Easing In: Exercise Strategies for Elevated Heart Rates
An elevated heart rate can be common in people with conditions like postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) or mitochondrial dysfunction, where the body struggles to produce enough energy, prompting the heart to pump faster. Caroline Jordan emphasizes that while exercise is important for cardiovascular health, overexertion can lead to setbacks. The safest approach is to start small, monitor exertion, rest as needed, and progress gradually—allowing the body 4–6 weeks to adapt before increasing activity. Small, consistent steps create lasting improvements.
To learn more, watch the full episode “Movement as Medicine: Rebuilding Strength Without Crashing” featuring fitness coach Caroline Jordan on https://youtu.be/v97w29IJQCg
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