What Heart Rate is too high when exercising?

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MichelleFirestone
MichelleFirestone Posts: 212 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I was wondering if you can get your heart rate too high, that it's dangerous?

When I run, or walk, my average Heart rate is 150-170. but this morning I was on my elliptical, and really was pushing myself hard, and my heart rate was 185-191 the majority of the time. And it felt like my heart was just going to pump right out.

Can you get your heart rate too high, it's dangerous?

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  • leslisa
    leslisa Posts: 1,350 Member
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    Yes, it can. You should adjust your heart rate according to your age. I don't have a chart in front of me but at 42 years old I try to keep mine 125 - 165 when exercising. When I go over 165 I usually cut back even though some charts say I can get as high as 175.

    Google heart rate chart and that might help.

    Also, if you have real questions, check with your doc.

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