###Human: Is it normal to have an immediate raise in heart beat after stopping walking in obese patient? ###Assistant: Hi. Heart rate rises because of the unconditioning due to long term sedentary lifestyle. Do regular exercise, heart rate will slowly come down. The more one is fit, more heart rate will come down immediately after stopping exercise. A decrease of 20 or more in the first minute is normal, less than 12 is abnormal due to less fit heart. You need to lose weight, eat healthily, avoid addiction to be fit. Other causes are anxiety and dehydration. Do regular exercise to be fit and to lower heart rate after exercise. If you need more information, or guidance regarding weight loss, exercise, healthy food, etc., you can always ask anytime.