Above average BPM

[riverwide]

I recently read about the study that showed men that had a resting BPM of over 75, didn't go above 89 when exercising and didn't slow down at least 25 BPM one minute after exercise were at a higher risk of heart disease.  So I did the test:  my resting BPM is about 75-80, on exercising it goes to about 120, and afterward slows down about 21 BPM after a minute, although then it stays higher than 80 BPM for a while.  So what does this mean for me?
Will exercise remedy this?  I eat very healthfully, do not smoke, drink but am not overweight.

Anybody?

[Red931]

You seem to be fine but I think the statement itself is not accurate. It really would depend on the persons fitenss level I think but I could be wrong.

[Jerry_NJ]

I think your HR test shows a good response.  You didn't give any indication of your level of exercise, or you age, but in general I think your experience is fine, there's nothing to worry about.   I am a senior aged male, and it doesn't take much to get me up over 120 bpm, just walking on an upgrade will do it for me...but I suffer from AFib which gives me extra beats and lower pumping efficiency.