In a message dated 1/21/00 7:51:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< The problem here is that you are assuming that "saving beats" is
a good thing, as if each heart has an allotment of beats, and you
are using yours up more slowly. As far as I know there is no
evidence for any such thing,
.1..This is true, I agree.
however. The slower heartbeat is a
consequence of the heart having become enlarged from much aerobic
work.
..2..The enlargement is not a cosequence of aerobics; the slower heartbeat or
pulse rate reflects greater efficiency
But the size of a heart is not an indicator of its health. >>
.3...an enlarged heart is not a sign of health but a sign of disease.