Do beta blockers interfere with exercise?

All beta blockers slow down your heart rate. The slower rate happens at rest and also when you exercise. A competitive athlete’s performance likely could be diminished by taking a beta blocker. However, for most of us who exercise to stay healthy, the evidence tilts toward no decrease in benefit, even though you may not hit the standard heart rate goals. So, your beta blocker won’t prevent you from getting the positive effects of exercise.