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Dear Dr. Dixon,

How do I determine the target heart rate in the water? Is it different than on land?

Amy
 

 

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Dear Amy,

Yes a bit different. You measure your target heart rate in any of your usual ways and subtract ten beats per minute for your efforts. Water does support your weight but adds resistance in unusual ways that your body is ill prepared to meet.

George Dixon MD

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