• Question: Is there a certain level of BPM your heart can reach without you dying?

    Asked by samrainier to Emma, Jimmy, Janet, Niall, Simon on 10 Mar 2013.
    • Photo: Niall Crawford

      Niall Crawford answered on 10 Mar 2013:

      Not really sure Sam, I would think there is a maximum level though.

    • Photo: James Holloway

      James Holloway answered on 11 Mar 2013:

      Hi Sam,

      A rough guide to how fast your heart can beat is:

      BPM = 220 – yourage

      So I’m 26, this means my heart should be able to reach 194 BPM (although i’m unfit so i doubt that somehow!)

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