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Does altitude make a difference?

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At 7,200ft do I need to do the suggested minimum time for a healthy aerobic exercise or does the more effort required at this altitude compensate?

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Answering my own question:  as I have acclimatised to the altitude, I do indeed need to do the required minutes per week to have a healthy heart.

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