Heart rate recovery

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After exercise, is heart rate recovery (from the rate it is during exercise to the lower rate after several minutes of rest) supposed to be linear, or does it drop in spurts?
 
I think it's a backward j shape with a quick falloff immediately and then dropping slower afterwards. I think my heart rate goes from 140 down to 120 in about 20 seconds, then down to 100 after about another 20 seconds, but needs a minute or more to get down to 80.

But, I've never tested it and will do so soon.
 
Hello,
Your maximum heart rate is about 220 minus your age (thats your max or 100%). Your heart rate zone during exercise should be 100-150 beats per minute (50%-75%). You are right to pace yourself since you have been inactive for so long.

When starting an exercise program, aim at the lowest part of your target zone (50 percent) during the first few weeks. Gradually build up to the higher part of your target zone (75 percent). After six months or more of regular exercise, you may be able to exercise comfortably at up to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. However, you don't have to exercise that hard to stay in shape.
These figures are averages, so use them as general guidelines.

So it seems that your working too hard and should reduce the intensity of your exercise at least for now.

Best regards,
 
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