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Heart Rate Information

What Factors Can Influence Heart Rate?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Chris Collora

A human heart beats approximately 45 million times per year, but this can vary based on factors such as age, gender and physical activity level. According to the American Heart Association, a normal heart rate can range between 50 and 100 beats per minute.

Based in southern Florida, Chris Collora has worked in preventative medicine and human performance since 2003. He has served as a clinical exercise physiologist, biomechanics researcher and strength and conditioning specialist. His articles have been published on various websites, specializing in cardiac pathology-related topics. As a premedical student Collora received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in exercise physiology from Barry University.