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heart rate of 200

alysado
alysado Posts: 2
edited February 16 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok so I've been consistently working out for about 3 months now, I have lost close to 20 lbs and notice my endurance is much better. Today while on the elliptical I was running away then noticed my heart rate was 200 (according to the machine heart rate monitor) I dropped it down a level and slowed my pace which brought my heart rate down some, but then I got light headed and just stopped for the day. I am not in the best of shape but I'm trying to get there. My normal high heart rate is between 160-170, so im just wondering what could have caused such an increase today?

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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Machine error. It ain't a medical quality device
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    If this was accurate, it probably is reason enough for a visit to the dr. But, I would not rely to the machine for heart rate. Use a watch and measure by checking your pulse, it is simple, free and accurate :) If you still get weird results, then slow down and schedule a dr appointment.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,123 Member
    azumio is a free heart rate app for your smartphone if you want to monitor your heart rate at different times of the day. You place your finger on the camera lens, and it detects your pulse by subtle changes of skin colour. I can't imagine your resting heart rate is really 160, but if it is, see a doctor.
  • Cre8veLifeR
    Cre8veLifeR Posts: 1,062 Member
    take it manually - put your fingers on your artery on your neck or wrist and count the beats for 10 seconds, multiply by 6 and you will have your accurate heart rate.
  • insomnical
    insomnical Posts: 24 Member
    take it manually - put your fingers on your artery on your neck or wrist and count the beats for 10 seconds, multiply by 6 and you will have your accurate heart rate.
    This. The app mentioned before is shoddy at best and if your phone's camera & flash aren't positioned properly, you'll get the wrong reading.

    I don't trust the machines taking my heartrate, so I keep a notepad open on my phone and take my pulse and log it every 10 minutes or so to establish an average.
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