On call: Beta blockers, heart rate, and exercise
On call
Since you are young and healthy, you don't need a stress test unless your doctor thinks you are at risk for heart disease. You can train effectively and safely without even monitoring your heart rate by simply listening to your body. Exercise hard enough to feel the exertion but not enough to produce breathlessness. And if you should experience chest discomfort, unusual nausea or lightheadedness, excessive sweating, or undue shortness of breath, stop exercising and contact your doctor.
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