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The Effect of Exercise On Heart Rate

The document describes an experiment that investigated the effect of exercise on heart rate. It was hypothesized that exercise would increase heart rate, which would then gradually decrease as the body returns to its resting state. The results supported this, as heart rate increased from 90 bpm before exercise to 130 bpm immediately after, then decreased over the next 4 minutes as the body recovered. The conclusion is that exercise causes an acute elevation in heart rate that returns to baseline as the body recovers from exertion.

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The Effect of Exercise On Heart Rate

The document describes an experiment that investigated the effect of exercise on heart rate. It was hypothesized that exercise would increase heart rate, which would then gradually decrease as the body returns to its resting state. The results supported this, as heart rate increased from 90 bpm before exercise to 130 bpm immediately after, then decreased over the next 4 minutes as the body recovered. The conclusion is that exercise causes an acute elevation in heart rate that returns to baseline as the body recovers from exertion.

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The Effect of Exercise on Heart Rate

Aim: The aim of this experiment was to investigate the immediate effect of exercise on
heart rate.

Hypothesis: It was hypothesized that engaging in exercise would lead to an increase in heart
rate, and the heart rate would gradually decrease over time as the body returns to its
resting state.

Materials:

1. Stopwatch or timer
2. Heart rate monitor or pulse oximeter
3. Exercise equipment (e.g., treadmill, stationary bike)

Method:

1. Gather the necessary materials and equipment.


2. Measure the resting heart rate of the participant before the exercise session.
3. Instruct the participant to perform a predetermined exercise routine, such as
running on a treadmill or cycling on a stationary bike, for a specific duration (e.g., 10
minutes).
4. Immediately after completing the exercise, measure the participant's heart rate
using the heart rate monitor or pulse oximeter.
5. Continue measuring the heart rate at 1-minute intervals for the next 4 minutes.
6. Record all the heart rate measurements accurately.

Results: The heart rate data collected during the experiment are as follows:

 Before Exercise: 90 beats per minute


 1 minute after exercise: 130 beats per minute
 2 minutes after exercise: 125 beats per minute
 3 minutes after exercise: 121 beats per minute
 4 minutes after exercise: 117 beats per minute
 5 minutes after exercise: 114 beats per minute

Discussion: The results indicate that engaging in exercise caused a significant increase in
heart rate immediately after exercise. This observation aligns with the hypothesis that
exercise leads to an elevated heart rate. The gradual decrease in heart rate over the
subsequent minutes demonstrates the body's physiological response to return to its resting
state.

The increase in heart rate during exercise is a natural response to meet the increased
oxygen demand of the muscles. The heart pumps more blood to deliver oxygen and
nutrients to the working muscles. As the exercise is completed, the body gradually recovers,
and the heart rate returns to baseline.
Conclusion: This experiment confirmed the hypothesis that exercise induces an elevation in
heart rate. The heart rate increased immediately after exercise and gradually decreased as
the body recovered. Understanding the acute changes in heart rate during and after
exercise can provide valuable insights into cardiovascular fitness and overall health.

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