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HRM and High Heart Rates

cdjs77
cdjs77 Posts: 176 Member
edited January 24 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been considering getting a heart rate monitor to monitor my calories burned. However, my heart rate increases significantly when I stand up due to my low blood pressure. It can be anywhere from 1.5 to 2 times my sitting heart rate. I am curious as to how accurate a hear rate monitor will be in this situation. Will it show a false increased caloric burn simply due to my increased standing heart rate?

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  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    How long is it increased when you stand? Do you know if it goes back down to normal?

    If your increased HR goes down to normal after standing for a few minutes than I would suggest popping on the HRM, seeing your HR elevated and than waiting until it goes down to start the reading for exercise.
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