During intense exercise, your heart rate typically increases dramatically. This increase occurs as your body requires more oxygen and nutrients to fuel the muscles and to help remove waste products like carbon dioxide. The heart pumps faster to meet these increased demands, leading to a higher heart rate.
The testers put Melanie through various, intense workouts to determine her current fitness levels. What happens to your heart rate when you go through intense exercise?
Your heart rate stays the same.
Your heart rate increases dramatically.
Your heart rate decreases dramatically.
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