What factors affect the pulse rate after exercise?
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Coursework What factors affect the pulse rate after exercise? 15/11/01 Introduction: - As humans we need the heart to pump blood all around the body in order for us to live. We measure the rate of it, by measuring the pulse. We can measure pulse either on the inside of your wrist or the both sides of your neck. Pulse is taken in beats per minute usually, and depending on how much it is, we can take information on how fit and healthy you are. Pulse rates can vary from 60 up wards to about a 180 (this is the peak). In women the peak pulse rate is anything between 130-150, whereas in men the peak pulse rate is anything between 160-180 beats per minute. The factors that affect pulse rates are activity, fitness, age, and stress. The more beats your heart as beat out the more pressure you exert on your heart. Aim: - To...


