Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 According to the American Heart Assoc. - http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4701 This is a person's heart rate at rest. The best time to find out your resting heart rate is in the morning, after a good night's sleep, and before you get out of bed.The heart beats about 60 to 80 times a minute when we're at rest. Resting heart rate usually rises with age, and it's generally lower in physically fit people. Mine was 59 at the doctor's office the other day. He said, after seeing that and my blood pressure reading: " So, how many times a week do you work out?? " That made me feel soooooo good! Resting Heart Rate OK, what should be the goal on the resting heart rate, I know the goal is to bring it down, but down to what??? I started out with a resting heart rate of around 87/89 at Christmas, I've now bought it down to about 69. It's getting harder and harder to keep it at my suggested " zone " on the treadmill without breaking out into a jog, so I know this is good (although I really don't want to break out into jogs just yet, so just walking fast LOL). What is the lowest the resting heart rate should be?? It's hard to find this out on me 'cause I don't " rest " for very long, even at work I'm still up and about every few minutes, it's amazing I get any of my computer work done 'cause I just can't sit still, mind you, my uncomfortable chair might have something to do with that too!! Thanks for any advice on this. Zena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/685 - Release Date: 2/13/2007 10:01 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Wow, thanks for this - so I guess I'm getting there with my resting rate at 69 - which was actually last night when I was laying in bed - I don't have time to do it in the morning, usually gotta empty that 'ole bladder! LOL But yes, 59 at the doctors office was great - wow!!!! I hate the doctors offices, everything on me is usually up, including weight LOL But yeah, what a great thing to hear!!! Zena ---- Melinda Payne wrote: > According to the American Heart Assoc. - http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4701 > This is a person's heart rate at rest. The best time to find out your resting heart rate is in the morning, after a good night's sleep, and before you get out of bed.The heart beats about 60 to 80 times a minute when we're at rest. Resting heart rate usually rises with age, and it's generally lower in physically fit people. > > Mine was 59 at the doctor's office the other day. He said, after seeing that and my blood pressure reading: " So, how many times a week do you work out?? " That made me feel soooooo good! > > > Resting Heart Rate > > > OK, what should be the goal on the resting heart rate, I know the goal is to bring it down, but down to what??? I started out with a resting heart rate of around 87/89 at Christmas, I've now bought it down to about 69. It's getting harder and harder to keep it at my suggested " zone " on the treadmill without breaking out into a jog, so I know this is good (although I really don't want to break out into jogs just yet, so just walking fast LOL). What is the lowest the resting heart rate should be?? It's hard to find this out on me 'cause I don't " rest " for very long, even at work I'm still up and about every few minutes, it's amazing I get any of my computer work done 'cause I just can't sit still, mind you, my uncomfortable chair might have something to do with that too!! > > Thanks for any advice on this. > > Zena > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/685 - Release Date: 2/13/2007 10:01 PM > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Why struggle to stay walking when you know you could jog? You'll burn a lot more calories jogging. Body for Life cardio (the 20-minute solution / HIIT) takes you through all of the various heart rate zones. Here's an overview of each of them: http://skwigg.tripod.com/id10.html They all have a training purpose. You wouldn't want to stay in one zone to the exclusion of the others. Hitting a " 10 " is definitely anaerobic. It's not a pace you could maintain for more than 30-60 seconds. Everybody's " 10 " will be different though. Maybe for a beginner, walking briskly on an incline is enough to wipe them out and leave them panting. Someone who's more advanced may have to sprint or run stairs to get the same effect. Either way, it's best to get out of the " aerobic " or " fat burning " zone and really push the intensity on your intervals, especially on the one-minute high-point. > It's getting harder and harder to keep it at my suggested " zone " on the > treadmill without breaking out into a jog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 A resting heart rate of 57-60 means you are really, really fit. I'm sure there are those that go lower. But yea, somewhere in the sixties should be a goal. Stasia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 However, a resting heart rate below that usually indicates a heart condition called brachycardia. This can make it difficult for the heart to " get up to speed " when needed and pump enough blood. It also can have a wide host of health implications. - > > > A resting heart rate of 57-60 means you are really, really fit. I'm > sure there are those that go lower. But yea, somewhere in the sixties > should be a goal. > > Stasia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Thanks Yes, right now I'm at the point where a " 10 " would be a slight incline and walking about 3.5 to 3.8mph (depending on music I'm listening to!). I know with the treadmill flat and pushing it up to 4.5 I would be a slow job, but I'm just not ready for all my rolls to be jogging with me just yet!!! This is good though, 4 months ago when I joined the gym, I was able to keep my heart rate at a " 10 " only just walking at 3mph, so I really feel good about my progress, just not ready to move up that notch, yet! Plush there are all these other " skinny " chickies (and I " m not talking toned chickies - just plain skiiny) running on the treadmills and there I'll be running for about a minute before I'll be pulling it back down to walking, so . . . . my self confidence isn't there yet for that either!!! I hate it that I'm so self conscious of all these things, to go into the section where the free weights are and use them on Sunday for my lower body workout was a major step for me - I had thought about it for 3 days before hand and telling myself that I could do it - same thing tonight with upper body, I can do this!!! I'm just a naturally shy person which doesn't help my weight issues! I know that one day they'll all be asking me " how did you get that body " and I can hardly wait for that day, but . . . baby steps for me!!! :-) Thanks again for the link. Zena ---- Skwigg wrote: > Why struggle to stay walking when you know you could jog? You'll burn a lot > more calories jogging. Body for Life cardio (the 20-minute solution / HIIT) > takes you through all of the various heart rate zones. Here's an overview of > each of them: > > http://skwigg.tripod.com/id10.html > > They all have a training purpose. You wouldn't want to stay in one zone to > the exclusion of the others. Hitting a " 10 " is definitely anaerobic. It's > not a pace you could maintain for more than 30-60 seconds. Everybody's " 10 " > will be different though. Maybe for a beginner, walking briskly on an > incline is enough to wipe them out and leave them panting. Someone who's > more advanced may have to sprint or run stairs to get the same effect. > Either way, it's best to get out of the " aerobic " or " fat burning " zone and > really push the intensity on your intervals, especially on the one-minute > high-point. > > > > > > > > > It's getting harder and harder to keep it at my suggested " zone " on the > > treadmill without breaking out into a jog > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Zena - You go girl - congrat's on your accomplishments. I understand what you are talking about going and using the free weights with all those people around. I am lucky that my gym has a women's only section and not many women use it. That way I can go in that room and so my stuff. I have the that same gym anxiety/weight issues that you have. Let's celebrate every accomplishment that we make even if it is upping the speed on your treadmill or increasing the incline. YIPPEEEE! SKIPPY! Rock on! ~B Zena Myall wrote: Thanks Yes, right now I'm at the point where a " 10 " would be a slight incline and walking about 3.5 to 3.8mph (depending on music I'm listening to!). I know with the treadmill flat and pushing it up to 4.5 I would be a slow job, but I'm just not ready for all my rolls to be jogging with me just yet!!! This is good though, 4 months ago when I joined the gym, I was able to keep my heart rate at a " 10 " only just walking at 3mph, so I really feel good about my progress, just not ready to move up that notch, yet! Plush there are all these other " skinny " chickies (and I " m not talking toned chickies - just plain skiiny) running on the treadmills and there I'll be running for about a minute before I'll be pulling it back down to walking, so . . . . my self confidence isn't there yet for that either!!! I hate it that I'm so self conscious of all these things, to go into the section where the free weights are and use them on Sunday for my lower body workout was a major step for me - I had thought about it for 3 days before hand and telling myself that I could do it - same thing tonight with upper body, I can do this!!! I'm just a naturally shy person which doesn't help my weight issues! I know that one day they'll all be asking me " how did you get that body " and I can hardly wait for that day, but . .. . baby steps for me!!! :-) Thanks again for the link. Zena ---- Skwigg wrote: > Why struggle to stay walking when you know you could jog? You'll burn a lot > more calories jogging. Body for Life cardio (the 20-minute solution / HIIT) > takes you through all of the various heart rate zones. Here's an overview of > each of them: > > http://skwigg.tripod.com/id10.html > > They all have a training purpose. You wouldn't want to stay in one zone to > the exclusion of the others. Hitting a " 10 " is definitely anaerobic. It's > not a pace you could maintain for more than 30-60 seconds. Everybody's " 10 " > will be different though. Maybe for a beginner, walking briskly on an > incline is enough to wipe them out and leave them panting. Someone who's > more advanced may have to sprint or run stairs to get the same effect. > Either way, it's best to get out of the " aerobic " or " fat burning " zone and > really push the intensity on your intervals, especially on the one-minute > high-point. > > > > > > > > > It's getting harder and harder to keep it at my suggested " zone " on the > > treadmill without breaking out into a jog > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Blood pressure medications can also cause a lower heart rate. Deanna Re: Resting Heart Rate However, a resting heart rate below that usually indicates a heart condition called brachycardia. This can make it difficult for the heart to " get up to speed " when needed and pump enough blood. It also can have a wide host of health implications. - > > > A resting heart rate of 57-60 means you are really, really fit. I'm > sure there are those that go lower. But yea, somewhere in the sixties > should be a goal. > > Stasia > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 You scared me, and so of course I had to go googling to make sure I didn't have this brachyawhatsits. :-) Endurance athletes can have resting heart rates in the low 30s, not because they have a health problem, but because their heart is very strong and pumps a whole lot of blood with each stroke. My own resting heart rate is in the upper 40s, or it was before the wipeout. I sort of shudder to think what's happening to my cardio conditioning right now... la, la, la, la, la... happy thoughts. Anyway, here's a good Q & A I found on low resting heart rate: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=1539 > > However, a resting heart rate below that usually indicates a heart > condition called brachycardia. This can make it difficult for the > heart to " get up to speed " when needed and pump enough blood. It also > can have a wide host of health implications. > > - > > > > > > > > A resting heart rate of 57-60 means you are really, really fit. I'm > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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