Heart rate

campbellbx

Hi just looking for some advice. My resting heart rate is 53. When I exercise my heart rate jumps rapidly and stay up about 175-190 I've read this isn't normal has anyone any idea why this maybe happening. Thankyou

BillMcKay1

How hard are you going at it and how long does it take for your heart rate to head back to normal range? When I did HIIT in the past I would spike to 170-180ish then back to 135 between intervals within 30secs.

campbellbx

For example I would run it would spike when I get tired id walk my heart rate would then drop from190 to 160 in about 30-60 seconds

NorthCascades

campbellbx wrote: »

My resting heart rate is 53. When I exercise my heart rate jumps rapidly and stay up about 175-190 I've read this isn't normal has anyone any idea why this maybe happening.

This sounds very close to my numbers, when I run.

It's impossible to say anything very definitive without knowing a lot more about you. If you're worried, talk to your doctor. With that said, HR is very individual. Maybe your RHR is 53 bpm because you're very fit, maybe it's a genetic condition, maybe it's a result of medication you're talking. Your HR could be elevating because you're working very hard, or because of a lack of fitness. Without knowing what you're doing, etc, we just can't say.

BillMcKay1

campbellbx wrote: »

For example I would run it would spike when I get tired id walk my heart rate would then drop from190 to 160 in about 30-60 seconds

Also chest strap or fitbit type device? I second seeing a Doc if you are concerned.

_Waffle_

campbellbx wrote: »

Hi just looking for some advice. My resting heart rate is 53. When I exercise my heart rate jumps rapidly and stay up about 175-190 I've read this isn't normal has anyone any idea why this maybe happening. Thankyou

Your muscles need more oxygen and energy to continue exercising. That requires more blood flow, which requires a faster heart rate. Perfectly normal.

Cherimoose

campbellbx wrote: »

My resting heart rate is 53. When I exercise my heart rate jumps rapidly and stay up about 175-190 I've read this isn't normal

That's not necessarily bad, especially if you feel fine, and your recovery heart rate is fine. What is your HR 2 minutes after stopping?

dlm7507

That is at the calculated max heart rate for a 29 year old female. Calculations are just a model and many people bust the calculated limit for a peak but if that's a sustained average it's pushing it. How's you recovery rate? That's something to check here.

scorpio516

campbellbx wrote: »

Hi just looking for some advice. My resting heart rate is 53. When I exercise my heart rate jumps rapidly and stay up about 175-190 I've read this isn't normal has anyone any idea why this maybe happening. Thankyou

Is it normal? Maybe, maybe not. But "normal" is just average. Average is what gets you 220-age, which is completely useless.

For example, my max hr is at least 196. I'm 38. I'm not normal either.

campbellbx

Thankyou guys that's very helpful as you say everyone is different. This is normal for me so don't think I'm going to worry about it. Just after ready a few articles on the internet about Max heart rates it just got me thinking.

dewd2

When you run (and are not doing intervals or similar) you should be able to have a conversation or sing. If you can not, then you are running too fast.

BrianSharpe

Are you running at a conversational pace or really pushing yourself?

If you're not feeling light headed or dizzy there's probably noting to worry about (your resting HR and recovery are pretty good) but if you are concerned you could consider booking a stress test.