Is it normal to hear your heart during exercise?

There are tests and scans they can do on your heart while you walk or exercise that can show problems. Although rare there is a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, basically the heart walls get bigger and this is the most common cause of sudden death in athletes. read more

Regular aerobic exercise makes your heart stronger and more efficient, meaning that your heart pumps more blood each time it contracts, needing fewer beats per minute to do its job. Continued "For most people, a normal resting heart rate is between 60 and 90 beats a minute," Coyle says. read more

Your maximum heart rate is about 220 minus your age. 3. In the age category closest to yours, read across to find your target heart rates. Target heart rate during moderate intensity activities is about 50-70% of maximum heart rate, while during vigorous physical activity it’s about 70-85% of maximum. read more