Finally a favorite workout but..

linlinjay
linlinjay Posts: 66 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Just for the record: i'm a 19 y/o female, 5'11 (1.81 cm) and i weigh 105kg (about 217-220 lbs depends on the day :D).
I finally found a workout that I genuinely enjoy which is the eliptical, I usually go with my mum to workout and when i check my heart rate on the machine, she gets worried because the heart rate is too high (200 hr) i do hiit kind of thing where i up the resistance and speed everytime the music gets faster. I thought maybe I could ask some people that might've have experienced this? (Hate the doctor haha) I don't have any health risks, i'm just overweight and trying to get in shape. But my mother says that I should either get a personal trainer or find a new workout but Personal trainers are not my thing and I LOVE the eliptical! I know that thw heart rate should be 160-180 when exercising but I can't seem to reach it and I'm afraid to rupture my heart or something haha!
Hope I make sense?

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  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Why do you think HR should be 160-180 ?

    You say you can't reach 160 - 180 but your Mum gets worried when you hit 200?

    As with most exercise don't try to go from zero to hero overnight, build up progressively. But if you aren't feeling dizzy, exhausted, chest pains etc. etc. then you aren't likely to be in any danger.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    Rule of thumb is 220 - your age. Not really sure it's accurate, but you fit the rule it seems. Your mom is at least 20 years older than you, so her max won't be as high.
  • mom2kateRH
    mom2kateRH Posts: 178 Member
    Also, the heart rate monitors on the exercise machines themselves can be pretty inaccurate. If you really want an accurate read of your heart rate, a heart rate monitor with a chest strap is the best option. But also, how do you feel? If you feel ok when exercising, and aren't dizzy, nauseous, etc, you are probably fine.
  • bethany_rose8
    bethany_rose8 Posts: 102 Member
    As you're young, if your not feeling dizzy or nauseas you should be fine. Just be careful not to overtrain, drink lots of water (when it sits best in your belly, some don't tolerate water well during, just load up after if this is you). Take your rest days when needed.
  • linlinjay
    linlinjay Posts: 66 Member
    mom2kateRH wrote: »
    Also, the heart rate monitors on the exercise machines themselves can be pretty inaccurate. If you really want an accurate read of your heart rate, a heart rate monitor with a chest strap is the best option. But also, how do you feel? If you feel ok when exercising, and aren't dizzy, nauseous, etc, you are probably fine.
    I felt a tiny bit of chest pain but that's because i start recovering from a very fast pace.

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