Steps to Exercise — Page 54
- 54 - TAKE PITY ON YOUR HEART Do you know that the heartbeat of a person who does not take any exercise is much faster than of a person who takes exercise regularly? In all daily practices, lying down, getting up, sitting down or walking, makes the heart of a non-exercising person work harder so that it gets worn down and perishes earlier. In the rst instance, the poor are generally weak and have to work harder than others. On top of that if they have to support a body full of fat, one can only take pity on the condition of their hearts. How Much Does the Heart Work? Heartbeat rate for a person who takes exercise Heartbeat rate for one who takes NO exercise Lying down: Sitting Down: Standing up: Climbing stairs: 48 times per minute 63 times 67 times 88 times 68 times per minute 76 times 89 times 158 times