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An article give some background about the human heart and what makes it special.
Main point: “…the human heart is an outlier, distinctly different from those of our closest relatives, the great apes, including chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans and gorillas.”
More about it:
- “…changes to humans’ bodies were associated with a much greater metabolic demand, requiring more blood to be pumped to our muscles and brain.”
- Differences in human hearts from those of apes, chimpanzees, and monkeys make it possible for “the human heart to pump a larger volume of blood with each beat.”
- Pumping blood at higher volumes “meets the heightened demands of our physical activity and larger brains.”
Why it matters:
- #NordicWalking enhances heart health by creating a degree of stress to which the heart must adapt.
- When #NordicWalking, track your heart rate to stay within a range that supports your goals.
- Calculate target heart rate range:
- Maximum heart rate = 220 minus your age.
- Moderate intensity = from 50% to 70% of maximum heart rate.
- High intensity = 70% to 85% of maximum heart rate.
- Ways to track your heart rate:
- Use a smart watch.
- Manually check your pulse.
- Calculate target heart rate range:
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