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Should You Exercise Before an Ecg?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
Should You Exercise Before an Ecg?

Getting ready for your EKG
Avoid drinking cold water or exercising before your EKG. Drinking cold water can cause changes in the electrical patterns that the test records. Exercise can increase your heart rate and affect the test results.

Does exercise affect ECG?

As you shift from rest to activity, the ECG system will record changes in cardiac activity. Periodically, the speed, elevation or resistance on the treadmill or bicycle will be increased to produce a corresponding increase in your heart rate.

Should I exercise before EKG?

Before you start exercising, the technician will perform an EKG to measure your heart rate at rest. They'll also take your blood pressure. You will begin to exercise by walking on a treadmill or pedaling a stationary bicycle. The rate of exercise or degree of difficulty will gradually increase.

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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.