What should my heart rate be walking at 3.8 mph

omakase619
omakase619 Posts: 226 Member
edited November 20 in Fitness and Exercise
For 3-5 miles? On the treadmill the heart rate thing goes as high as 128 when I'm not even tired or breathing hard? Usually it will stay at 107-115

What's a normal heart rate range for brisk walking?

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  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    too many factors to determine this -

    age, weight, fitness level, genetics all play a part.

    128 isn't high. And the heart rate measure on a treadmill is unlikely to be accurate.

    Do you know your resting heart rate? (heart rate measured first thing in the morning) How quickly does your heart rate return to 'normal' levels. A normal resting heart rate for adults can range from 60-100 beats per minute, although athletes can have it as low as 40 beats per minute. If 107-115 is your 'normal' heart rate, that sounds quite high.
  • omakase619
    omakase619 Posts: 226 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    too many factors to determine this -

    age, weight, fitness level, genetics all play a part.

    128 isn't high. And the heart rate measure on a treadmill is unlikely to be accurate.

    Do you know your resting heart rate? (heart rate measured first thing in the morning) How quickly does your heart rate return to 'normal' levels. A normal resting heart rate for adults can range from 60-100 beats per minute, although athletes can have it as low as 40 beats per minute. If 107-115 is your 'normal' heart rate, that sounds quite high.

    My resting heart rate is 63-73. Usually upper 60's to lower 70's unless I'm sick with the cold then it will be higher.
    My heart rate decreases to 90's within 1 min when I stop .
    It freaks me out seeing my heart go up that high from such little exhaustion (I get anxiety attacks so I'm very weary of random increased heart rate).


    Typical walking at 3.8 speed what should be my heart rate for a person approaching mid 30's.
  • CMNVA
    CMNVA Posts: 733 Member
    Going into the 120s is not high at all. In fact, I recently read somewhere (and I can't find it now) that if don't get your heart rate up to 120 while doing exercise, you're not really getting much benefit in the cardiac area. Of course, this is just for the general population...this might not apply to a 90 year old.
  • scarlett_k
    scarlett_k Posts: 812 Member
    edited July 2017
    My resting heart rate averages 62 and the maximum I've recorded on a HR strap is 200 when running. Walking I probably average about 110-120 but it depends a lot on the terrain. If there's a gentle incline it's harder work even if you don't really notice it. Anyway your normal isn't necessarily going to be like anyone else's normal. If you're worried about anything then I would go to a doctor to get checked over.
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    It really just depends on your fitness level. Walking near 4mph when I first started back in 2015 at 305+ lbs straight from the couch I would easily hit 150-160 at times on hills. Today I have a resting heart rate of 47, and walking 3.8-4mph I am lucky to break 100bpm and keep it there. It's all about your fitness level, it gets easier as you get in better shape. Keep it up! Eventually I had to start running to keep the HR up during my walking sessions. I started by walking paths with more hills, then I started running up the hills to keep the HR up. Eventually I just gave up and started running for a better workout.
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    Ignore the HR monitor. Go by effort and you will be much happier. If you can talk or sing while exercising you are not overdoing it. Occasionally it is good to push it a little harder as well.

    FWIW, I am 48 and my HR hit 180 several times this year while running short races. It is not a big deal (assuming no existing heart issues - talk to your doctor before pushing it that hard).
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    omakase619 wrote: »
    For 3-5 miles? On the treadmill the heart rate thing goes as high as 128 when I'm not even tired or breathing hard? Usually it will stay at 107-115

    What's a normal heart rate range for brisk walking?

    Exactly what your heart rate is. Heart rates are pretty unique to every person. There is no ideal heart rate while exercising. 128 is an easy stroll for me, while it might be a sprint for someone else.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    If your breathing is normal, ignore your heart rate.
  • meganw2020
    meganw2020 Posts: 107 Member
    Heart rate monitors on gym equipment are rarely ever accurate, if you don't have heart rate monitor just take your pulse for 10 seconds while exercising and multiply by 6 to figure out your true heart rate. I am in my 30's and when I work out hard my heart rate will get to around 150, I don't think 128 is high at all for moderate effort.

    You can check here to see what your target heart rate should be, looks like you are just fine! http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/PhysicalActivity/FitnessBasics/Target-Heart-Rates_UCM_434341_Article.jsp#.WXI_Lq1dGUk
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    edited July 2017
    128 at a 3.8 pace isn't excessive.

    That being said. I agree with the other commenters who've pointed out that machine hrms are notoriously inaccurate.

    Get a chest or forearm strap. Not to be confused with an always on wrist strap.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    On what basis do you feel 128 is too high? It sounds like you are worrying about something with no basis. Perhaps consult with your doctor on this if you are truly concerned. If it's not a problem, then it's not a problem. If it is a problem, then you need to see the doctor anyway.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    omakase619 wrote: »
    girlinahat wrote: »
    too many factors to determine this -

    Typical walking at 3.8 speed what should be my heart rate for a person approaching mid 30's.

    That's your answer, too many variables to determine
  • omakase619
    omakase619 Posts: 226 Member
    These answers were informative and eases my anxiety
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    If it worries you that much, maybe stop monitoring your heart rate. It's supposed to speed up to accommodate for an increase in activity which increases oxygen demands. Then it slows back down when you stop. If it's not doing those two things, then I'd be worried.
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