Why does target heart rate decrease with age?

Answer 1

I think it has something to do with circulation. Heart rate is related to metabolic rate. Metabolism slows as you get older. as stated above heart rate is related to metabolic rate, you also have less muscle mass as you age and cellular respiration slows down meaning you cells need less O2 and create less CO2 meaning you don't need as much circulation

Answer2: I read several pieces of information about this since last year at age 60 doctors were very concerned about my very low heart rate facing surgery. Doctors say usually a low heart rate is called an athletic heart due to exercise. In my case after wearing a heart monitor for 24 hours, they say it is what is, just a low heart rate. But this can also be caused by a thyroid condition that I developed since the thyroid controls metabolism and metabolic processes. Also, aging causes changes in blood vessels, as you get older your heart cannot beat as fast during physical activity the same as in your youth. Scientist still don't know all the ins and outs of why. Unfortunately the heart loses elasticity as you age resulting in weaker contractions and expansions. But there is good news, I read an article that says some things you can do to compensate for the slower heart rate is exercise, especially aerobic exercise, it makes the heart stronger and faster. Good health to you!

Answer 2

For one, the older you get the more worn out your body becomes, even if you are as fit as can be. So since you dont need to be as active as you were before your body doesnt need your heart to beat as fast as it normally does because you wont be as mobile. so therefor the target heart rate will decrease, but it is okay it doesnt mean anything is wrong.

Answer 3

Yes it does, it slows down with age. a baby has a faster heart rate than a teenager or an adult. a baby usually has a heart rate between 70 and 190 beats per minute, while an adult has one of about 60 to 100 beats per minute.

Answer 4

Your heart tend to develope MI because of the Atherosclerosis

Your Aorta will appear to have less compliance which cause more pressure to your Left ventricle

Your coronary blood flow may risk more rely on the level of Cholesterol that could clot your vessels

Answer 5

The normal hear rate comes down as a person grows older. The newborn baby may have a heart rate of 120-160 per minute whereas in an adult it is 60-120.

Answer 6

Pulse rate decreases with age

Answer 7

no