Heart rate with HRM question..

Shannonigans84

I'm wondering if anyone else with HRMs notice this, or if my heart is over zealous. I don't know my resting heart rate because I haven't checked, but being up and just hanging out on the couch my HR is around 78. The instant I get up and start moving my HR goes up to at least 110. Just putting my shoes on and getting my hair into a pony tail can raise my HR up to 130! I usually max out with my workouts at 180, averaging about 155. Am I just out of shape? Or could something be wrong? Any thoughts? TIA

Shannonigans84

Bumping so more people can see this

Shannonigans84

One last try then I'll give up..

njdemp

This is how it works for me too. My heart rate monitor has a chest strap, and I've double-checked my pulse manually to be sure, and I get up to 200bpm during workouts regularly without being near death. I'm in pretty good shape, and can sustain a run at near that rate for as long as I want. I figure we just have to go with how we feel, and be happy with a solid cardiovascular workout! As long as you aren't pushing yourself too hard, I think you just have a higher max. heart rate than most.

0PhAtDaDdY

My resting heart rate is usally 45-52, when I'm on the treadmill running I get up to about 145-155, any higher would be too much for me...