Mihow

Is 175 Too High for a 32-Year-Old?

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Alright healthy people of the world, I have a question. You see, I run. And I have started to run more as I recently gained some of the weight I lost back. My question is this: Why does my heart rate go from a normal 110 to a whopping 175 while running? It doesn’t take long either. I don’t overdo it with speed. I merely run at a normal pace.

I was told that I should keep my heart rate at around 151 given my age and all. I wish this were possible and I’m starting to believe that there might be something wrong with me. Any or all information about a heart rate and exercise is greatly appreciated. I’m trying to decide if this will change in time or if I should see a doctor.

Oh, and if you have any questions I might be able to answer, feel free to ask them. But if it’s about penguins, I’m not your gal.

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19 responses to “Is 175 Too High for a 32-Year-Old?”

  1. mihow Avatar
    mihow

    Please note: When I’m riding the bike my heart rate is usually around 159-165. Jogging pushes it up into the high sixties or low 70s. Also, I usually look like a steamed beet during a workout.

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  2. mia Avatar
    mia

    i’ll ask my dad/doc.

    i also look like a beet when i run, or anything very exercisey. sucks to be pale and irish-ish

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  3. mihow Avatar
    mihow

    mia, thanks. Yeah, any information would be fabulous. Really. :] I guess I could ask doctors here at work, too. Hmmmmm hadn’t thought about that.

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  4. tobyjoe Avatar
    tobyjoe

    Your primary care doc is a cardio-respiratory specialist. I think asking him is gonna be more fruitful than anything else.

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  5. mihow Avatar
    mihow

    Yes, but heart doctors on premises and those related to friends grant instant gratification.

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  6. tobyjoe Avatar
    tobyjoe

    But zero liability when you pop a main line to your bizarre little brain and fall over on the nearest sweaty dude (and poop your pants!)

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  7. kosta Avatar
    kosta

    Miss Poopie Licklesworth.

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  8. mihow Avatar
    mihow

    I know about where you live, Kosta. Me and a couple of passive hungry penguins are gonna come up there and watch you beat the living shit out of us.

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  9. calvo Avatar
    calvo

    I’m with tj…go talk to a professional if you’re concerned.

    that said, I’ve got a couple-few years on you and my heart rate is regularly higher than that (and higher than the generic 220 – your age max formula) when I work out….that is, of course, intentional.

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  10. EricaLucci Avatar
    EricaLucci

    I can offer little or no guidance on “normal” levels. However, from my recent experience, my heart rate is in the same range as yours (170-185) when I jog and I’m 28 years old.

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  11. kosta Avatar
    kosta

    whatever it takes to get you fools to come visit again.

    and, i feel you on the red-faced wonders of exercise, though i can’t tell if i’m fair-skinned or if my monitor just isn’t bright enough to tan my face. LOL.

    and girl, you know i wouldn’t beat you or no penguins’ asses. one love. peace in the middle west.

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  12. mihow Avatar
    mihow

    See, I think I’m totally fine. Just because it SAYS that I am supposed to be at 151, that doesn’t mean It’s right, right?

    I think I will see a doctor. But in the meantime, I don’t think I’ll give up running. Quite frankly, I like it too much.

    Erica, thanks for the information.

    I’m confused, calvo, does 220 represent some other scale?

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  13. calvo Avatar
    calvo

    there’s a generic forumula for figuring out your max heart rate, which is 220 (beats per minute) minus your age.

    so that way, if you want to do your cardio work at 60% intensity, you’d take 60% of (220 – 32), which equals 156.

    the simple fact that this lumps age groups together regardless of fitness level…is a good indicator that it’s nothing more than a very broad estimate.

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  14. mihow Avatar
    mihow

    I’ll pay you if you become my personal trainer. But you’ll have to move to NYC. Pack it up, Calvo. I need assistance pronto.

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  15. calvo Avatar
    calvo

    wait…my math’s wrong, but the idea’s right (stupid liberal arts degree ;)

    80% intensity with that formula would be 150.4

    duh.

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  16. mihow Avatar
    mihow

    You’re fired.

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  17. calvo Avatar
    calvo

    whew…I hate nyc. ;P

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  18. mihow Avatar
    mihow

    you’re rehired. I like Liberal Arts majors.

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  19. mia Avatar
    mia

    I think Toby is right (my parents were out all day, sorry love). You should go see your main doc and they can do a stress test on you where they hook you up to the sensors and have you do stuff.

    Any little tidbit of info is not likely to be truly helpful, and either way it would only make sense to follow up with a proper appointment.

    I hate people asking me if I have a sunburn after I work out. It can’t possibly be the monitor! oh calvo can teach a class. I just bought a thicker mat!

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