India, Oct. 7 -- It is normal for the heart to beat faster during exercise. But what happens when one stops working out, and their heart rate continues to stay high? For some people, the heart rate may take several minutes to settle, especially after a strenuous workout. This does not always mean that something is wrong, shared cardiologist Dr Akhil K Rustagi with HT Lifestyle.

"During exercise, the heart pumps more blood to the muscles to meet their increased demand for oxygen. As a result, the heart rate rises with the intensity of physical activity. When you stop exercising, it does not immediately return to your resting heart rate. The body needs some time to gradually return to its normal state," he explained.

"After a workout, the...