Low blood pressure & HRM

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Kirkajuice
Kirkajuice Posts: 311 Member
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I was just wondering if HRM are accurate for those with low blood pressure. I have fairly low blood pressure and a high resting heart rate because of it (80's - 90's normally, though when relaxing it does get into the 50's). Would the calorie burn be as accurate for me as for someone with a normal resting heart rate and blood pressure?

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  • Kirkajuice
    Kirkajuice Posts: 311 Member
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    Anybody?
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
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    Hiya sweetie, I have the opposite problem. I have high blood pressure and I take beta blockers and cannot use a HRM as it gives a falsely low reading. I should imagine that you would have the same issue with low blood pressure and your doctor should be able to confirm this. I generally estimate my calorie burn or take an average figure.
  • Roni_M
    Roni_M Posts: 717 Member
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    I also have low blood pressure (generally runs 90ish/60ish - it varies). Have had it all my life. Not sure the answer to your question but here are some of my other stats if it's helpful.

    My resting heart rate is 72.
    I generally work out around 155-165 bpm.
    My hrm has registered a max heart rate of 187.
    I generally burn 725 calories in 60 minutes.

    Hope that helps!

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