Max heart rate during exercise?

[Stan R]

I have found 3 formula's. Which one is valid.

220-age x85% max for me 132

age x .7 - 208 max for me max 164

180 Formula 180 - age minus max 116


When I jogged this morning my average bpm was 135 max 144

Last time was 126 bpm with 154 max

I just fitbit and a runtastic chest HR monitor...

Both had the same average speed.

my resting heart rate has gone from about 62 when I started back in Feb to about 46 now.... per fit bit.

I think the heart rate thing is holding me back to go faster or longer on my jogging...

Just need some input...

[rdorsett]

Man that seems low but maybe mine is high...

When running (8:00 min miles), my heart rate is between 175-185.
Resting for me is 65-75.

I run 4 days per week and between 3-4 miles.

[Stan R]

Man that seems low but maybe mine is high...

When running (8:00 min miles), my heart rate is between 175-185.
Resting for me is 65-75.

I run 4 days per week and between 3-4 miles.

Might be age I am 64. I just started running in Feb. after not doing much since basic training in 1972

It took me since Feb to running 1.5 miles without having to walk.

I am at a 12 minute mile and want to get to a 10 minute mile.

I am taking it slow..

[justletmein]

I get mine into the 180's every time I run.

[Reelthreat]

I try to keep mine around 165. I don't check the formulas, I just know I preform best around there. My resting is around 52bpm.

[Southernshiver]

I've seen all three of those formulas used. Really it comes down to what your body feels comfortable with. If at 132bpm you can carry a conversation bump it up a little at a time. Listen to your body during and after exercise it will let you know. Goal for your 85% is short sentences during the exercise. That's basically how it's explained through the Army's master fitness program I went to a few years ago.

As for your resting heart rate with your fit bit if it's a 24hr one it takes a 24 hour average for that and your HR drops an average of 20-30 bpm when you're asleep. The best way to get a more accurate resting HR is after you're awake for a few hours, before coffee or anything with caffeine or similar product and before a heavy meal. Sit down for 5-10 minutes then check your HR. Low 40s isn't bad mine averages 42-47. The average American's is 60-75. A lot of things play into resting hear rate: body fat percentage, tobacco use, caffeine intake, exercise level, daily activity level are some of the bigger contributing factors.

[BigL]

max heart rate is 220-age. The percentage is used based on your goals. For example my fat arse needs fat burning zone. I'm 45 so I need to keep it between 105 - 122.

[Stan R]

I've seen all three of those formulas used. Really it comes down to what your body feels comfortable with. If at 132bpm you can carry a conversation bump it up a little at a time. Listen to your body during and after exercise it will let you know. Goal for your 85% is short sentences during the exercise. That's basically how it's explained through the Army's master fitness program I went to a few years ago.

As for your resting heart rate with your fit bit if it's a 24hr one it takes a 24 hour average for that and your HR drops an average of 20-30 bpm when you're asleep. The best way to get a more accurate resting HR is after you're awake for a few hours, before coffee or anything with caffeine or similar product and before a heavy meal. Sit down for 5-10 minutes then check your HR. Low 40s isn't bad mine averages 42-47. The average American's is 60-75. A lot of things play into resting hear rate: body fat percentage, tobacco use, caffeine intake, exercise level, daily activity level are some of the bigger contributing factors.

Love my coffee (so the average will have to work) , dropping about 2 lbs. a week, No tobacco use, maybe 1 beer per day. I exercise 6 days a week. Run then walk next day with some other exercises. average over 10,000 steps a day per fitbit..

[tigerscowboy]

How long you sustain your training rate and max rate has value to consider.

Consider a 30-40 min cardio with 4-6 high intensity minutes mixed-in VS a simple and slow 40-50 min effort at 130-140 heart rate. I like and believe in this easy interval concept. My max heart rate is approached, but not for extended periods. There is also the benefit of stressing a greater length of the muscles being used as opposed to something such as a slow jog, swim, or row.

[jerp]

All of those formulas are good averages but there is a wide variance from one person to the next. When I was racing a lot I did a monitored test and my actual maximum HR was 15 bpm higher than any of the formulas predicted.

[Southernshiver]

Love my coffee (so the average will have to work) , dropping about 2 lbs. a week, No tobacco use, maybe 1 beer per day. I exercise 6 days a week. Run then walk next day with some other exercises. average over 10,000 steps a day per fitbit..

I'ld say your heart rate is good then. Biggest thing and best thing I learned from that course is listen to your body. Know the difference between sore muscle and hurt muscle for when to rest and when to grab a straw and suck it up.

[ytsejam]

those formulas can give a ball park, but can also be way off.
best way to find out is to test it.
this book is awesome if you are interested in HR training.

https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Monitor-Training-Compleat-Idiot/dp/1891369849

[Sackett]

I have a defibrillator/pacemaker for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in my past that was implanted several years after surgery to correct the condition. With my job, I'm at a high heart rate and last Summer actually hit 260 when my defibrillator knocked the crap out of me and brought it immediately back down. I've been wanting to get a good, reliable wrist-worn HR Monitor/Watch to see how high I'm getting during exertion. What do you guys recommend? The new Garmin seems to have some good features, but I worry how much abuse it can take from an Arborist.

[Cajun shooter]

I've seen all three of those formulas used. Really it comes down to what your body feels comfortable with. If at 132bpm you can carry a conversation bump it up a little at a time. Listen to your body during and after exercise it will let you know. Goal for your 85% is short sentences during the exercise. That's basically how it's explained through the Army's master fitness program I went to a few years ago.

As for your resting heart rate with your fit bit if it's a 24hr one it takes a 24 hour average for that and your HR drops an average of 20-30 bpm when you're asleep. The best way to get a more accurate resting HR is after you're awake for a few hours, before coffee or anything with caffeine or similar product and before a heavy meal. Sit down for 5-10 minutes then check your HR. Low 40s isn't bad mine averages 42-47. The average American's is 60-75. A lot of things play into resting hear rate: body fat percentage, tobacco use, caffeine intake, exercise level, daily activity level are some of the bigger contributing factors.

Southern Shiver has it right. I have been a personal trainer for over 20 years so I know a little something about this topic.

I'm 58 yo and I max out while doing cardio at about 190 and sustain it. There are many factors the determine what HR you should exercise at and one of them is what you decide your goal is. Forget about all of these charts and calculations. These are meant for people who have no idea what they are doing.


Chootum!

[BmacBmac1]

Might be age I am 64. I just started running in Feb. after not doing much since basic training in 1972



It took me since Feb to running 1.5 miles without having to walk.



I am at a 12 minute mile and want to get to a 10 minute mile.



I am taking it slow..

Congrats on your progress!