We asked a cardiologist to share how long it takes to catch your breath after running.
Here’s what they had to say.
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The short answer: It varies from person to person.
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Individuals whose heart rate recovers faster are in better cardiovascular health, he says.
If youre not there quite yet, dont worry.
The heart is a muscle and just needs a bit of training.
Youll begin to notice that after your run, your recovery time is shorter.
But there isnt a set time that it should take to get back to your regular breathing pattern.
*Shakes fist at the sky wishing for a magic number.
Dr. Glasofer encourages patients to remember that the process takes time.
I want you to do30 minutes of moderate three to five times a week, he says.
Staying in that moderate exercise for a little longer, over time, will get you into better shape.
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