Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I actually did talk to a cardiologist about that. I've done the thing where they hook you up to electrodes, put you on a treadmill, and run your heart up as fast as it goes. Mine goes A LOT faster than those maximum heart rate formulas allow. I feel perfectly fine when, according to the generic math formulas, I should be dead. Those formulas are very broad estimates. They can be way, way off for older athletes in good shape. I'm 40 and I can still take it over 200bpm when I sprint, no problem. I feel great and return to a normal rate quickly. Here's a good little blurb on the problem with the max heart rate formula - http://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/9156.html Personally, I don't wear a heart rate monitor. It's fun to check once in awhile if I happen to be on a cardio machine with heart rate sensors, but for the most part they're just annoying, and slowing it down to stay within that arbitrary range WILL slow your results accordingly. On Jan 2, 2008 8:55 AM, kiehlover <no_reply > wrote: > Speaking of heart rate monitors. I have used one for years and my > heartbeat has always been really high while working out. Anyway, I am > 34, and while I am doing the 20 (HIIT), my heart rate hit 190. I feel > fine, well exhausted, but certainly not like I am going to pass out > (well maybe a little LOL). I have also been running for years and > towards the end of my runs I am likely to hit 180-185. > > Do you think this is a concern? I have actually wanted to talk to a > cardiologist for years about this. > > Anyway, I'd love anyone's two cents. > > Should I just chuck the darn thing so I don't obsess about it? > > I think I should add that I have only been doing the 20 minute routine > for a couple of weeks. > > ~Mishelle~ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 If you have concerns about your heart rate, you should consult your physician. Once again, I don't know what's recommended for your age but 190 seems high to me. I hit around 150 going full tilt uphill on my bike. While 190 seems high to me, it may be just fine for you, but you should trust your physician. Which gets me to my next comment, especially for the newbies. This is the internet, I don't know a single one of you personally, and besides the sisters that I know are on this board, I doubt many of us have met. Please be careful when it comes to your health. Body for Life has some simple tenents, that is weights three times a week, HIIT three times a week and portions that equal your fist or palm of authorized foods six times a day. Even Bill advises seeking a physicians advice before starting the program. It's a good program and he knows it and I know it, but every one is different. On Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:55:17 -0000 kiehlover <no_reply > wrote: > Speaking of heart rate monitors. I have used one for years and my > heartbeat has always been really high while working out. Anyway, I am > 34, and while I am doing the 20 (HIIT), my heart rate hit 190. I feel > fine, well exhausted, but certainly not like I am going to pass out > (well maybe a little LOL). I have also been running for years and > towards the end of my runs I am likely to hit 180-185. > > Do you think this is a concern? I have actually wanted to talk to a > cardiologist for years about this. > > Anyway, I'd love anyone's two cents. > > Should I just chuck the darn thing so I don't obsess about it? > > I think I should add that I have only been doing the 20 minute routine > for a couple of weeks. > > ~Mishelle~ > Doc www.pinkbunnyears.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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