Heart rate drops while jogging?

OMGLeigh

I'm not sure if I should be concerned or not.
While on the treadmill today I was typically around 145-166, however once I start to jog my heart rate would go down to 104-111, as I slowed down it would then climb back up again.
Is this normal? Should I avoid jogging for short periods of time if it is causing my heart rate to dip down like that? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

OMGLeigh

Bump

pdworkman

http://www.livestrong.com/article/92304-heart-rate-drops-during-workouts/

AnnieFJ

No its not normal, it should increase and so should your blood pressure when you exercise. I would get it checked out.

OMGLeigh

http://www.livestrong.com/article/92304-heart-rate-drops-during-workouts/

Eek! That doesn't sound so good...

AnnieFJ

Are you sure the HR monitor was working correctly?

OMGLeigh

Are you sure the HR monitor was working correctly?

I was using the monitor on the machine. Anytime I went into a jog my heart rate dropped, and then as I slowed I saw my heart rate climb back up.

OMGLeigh

I've decided to purchase a heart rate monitor to get a better and consistent reading before I start to worry too much.

duetwithjosh

I've decided to purchase a heart rate monitor to get a better and consistent reading before I start to worry too much.

Definitely do that -- the monitors on machines are notoriously ineffective when you're running or jogging. Does your gym have any of the handheld monitors? They're usually faster and more accurate. A personal HRM is a good idea, though.

OMGLeigh

I've decided to purchase a heart rate monitor to get a better and consistent reading before I start to worry too much.

Definitely do that -- the monitors on machines are notoriously ineffective when you're running or jogging. Does your gym have any of the handheld monitors? They're usually faster and more accurate. A personal HRM is a good idea, though.

My apartment gym does not have any handheld ones.

I'm thinking about buying this monitor:
http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HR-100C-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000A5CEUO/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1329871170&sr=1-1