I'm sixty years old and just retired from the service. My son's have gifted me a bicycle with gear for my daily exercise. I travel daily an about 4 kilometers one way in the morning. Please guide me whether the exercise by the bicycle daily is good for me to keep my health in good condition?

Dr. Rahul SinghGeneral Physician7yrs exp

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Sir, first things first. We need more people like you to motivate other people of your age to exercise. Now coming to your question, I think it's perfectly alright for you to use the bicycle. I would recommend you to take a break when you get out of breath. Do not push it too hard. If you have a smart watch, check your heart rate when you are out of breath. By calculating your maximum heart rate (160) according to the guidelines, you are safe to workout at an intensity that will keep your heart rate around 80-90 beats per minute. Please do not exceed this. This approach is the most advanced way of exercising effectively while keeping you safe from cardiac complications. Thanks.  

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