Heartrate q

[codek]

Here is my info below but when I run the treadmill at 10min/mile (speed 6.2) my heartrate is almost at max heartrate at about 180.

Can I run a mile or two at this rate or should I slow down?

My max heartrate is 190
Your target heart rate zone is 95 to 162 BPM.

Beginners should exercise in the 50-60% target heart rate zone.
Intermediate or average exercisers should aim for 60-70%.
Advanced athletes can train in the 75-85% zone.

[codek]

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[mindblown]

what do you mean by can?

it is virtually impossible (for an individual with a healthy heart) to voluntarily push his heart rate high enough to die


should you do it?
that depends on your goals

[codek]

what do you mean by can?

it is virtually impossible (for an individual with a healthy heart) to voluntarily push his heart rate high enough to die


should you do it?
that depends on your goals

So there is no danger of keeping my heart rate close to the max heartrate for 20 minutes?

[ironwill2008]

So there is no danger of keeping my heart rate close to the max heartrate for 20 minutes?

Are you otherwise healthy, with no underlying medical issues? If so, go for it. You'll find it's kind of a self-regulating thing.

[low blow]

So there is no danger of keeping my heart rate close to the max heartrate for 20 minutes?

only unless you've had/got cardiopulmonary and/or vascular problems (heart, lung or blood vessels).

but you won't be able to maintain max HR for 20 minutes - The most elite athletes can work at their max HR for only a few minutes

[codek]

only unless you've had/got cardiopulmonary and/or vascular problems (heart, lung or blood vessels).

but you won't be able to maintain max HR for 20 minutes - The most elite athletes can work at their max HR for only a few minutes

Thanks for the info guys. So, what about 180bpm for about 4 minutes, i think my max heartrate is 190. I have hypertension, no other medical condition

[Mr.NoPrint]

At some stage you will hit your anaerobic threshold. 85%+ of your heartrate and youre most likely working anaerobically. You can only work at or above this level for ~3mins then you must drop the intensity. Fatiguing by-products of anaerobic exercise mean you cant work at 180bpm for 20 minutes.

[low blow]

Thanks for the info guys. So, what about 180bpm for about 4 minutes, i think my max heartrate is 190. I have hypertension no other medical condition

now this is an issue that needs to be addressed

Firstly whats your blood pressure?

secondly, what medication are you on?

thirdly, what causes your hypertension - smoking, weight, genetics, diet ?

[Jeclavad]

During my cardio, My heart rate fluctuates btw 160-190 bpm during 30 mn (estimated max HR ~200-205).

If you don't have medical issues, go or it, you will feel so great afterwads thanks to the endorphins.

[FyreFox]

Two things:

* Your heart rate monitor sucks
* You are a beginner, so you should build it up... little by little.

[codek]

At some stage you will hit your anaerobic threshold. 85%+ of your heartrate and youre most likely working anaerobically. You can only work at or above this level for ~3mins then you must drop the intensity. Fatiguing by-products of anaerobic exercise mean you cant work at 180bpm for 20 minutes.

Thanks for the info. I didn't know that. So my heart forces me to stop because my muscles aren't getting the oxygen they need. So this will happen automatically.

[Mr.NoPrint]

Thanks for the info. I didn't know that. So my heart forces me to stop because my muscles aren't getting the oxygen they need. So this will happen automatically.

The inability to provide your working muscles with enough oxygen is what forces you to slow down. The supply does not match the demand.