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nyy03
nyy03 Posts: 652 Member
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OK, so if my resting HR is 38 bpm what should my target HR be or maximum be?

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  • kaned_ferret
    kaned_ferret Posts: 618 Member
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    38bpm? That seem VERY low - like it's not even registering on this chart that shows fitness levels:

    http://www.topendsports.com/testing/heart-rate-resting-chart.htm

    Are you sure that's correct?!
  • nyy03
    nyy03 Posts: 652 Member
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    Yeah had an ultrasound and an echo done. Say as I'm quite active they are not concerned, they being the doctors. It's apparently normal in active people to have a low HR.
  • SWEETS1234
    SWEETS1234 Posts: 243 Member
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    Were you sleeping sitting up... LOL I'm just being silly but that does seem low. :tongue:
  • kaned_ferret
    kaned_ferret Posts: 618 Member
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    sounds like you're in good shape then!

    For me, my resting bpm is around 66, and my "target zone" hr is 124-164 bpm. At the minute, my c25k jogs put my hr up to 164 when jogging, though if I push into a heavy sprint it can go as high as 190 for short bursts. Use your comfort level as a good guage when exercising I would say - our bodies are the best machine we'll ever have when it comes to exercise :)
  • nyy03
    nyy03 Posts: 652 Member
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    Thanks. Just curious though. When I'm running my max HR is usually 145. I wasn't sure if that was OK. But after looking online it seems to be in the 65-85%. :) it's called Bradycardia or athletes heart. I find it funny as I've never considered myself an athlete. LOL

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