Question 1

what should a 56 year old womans heart rate be that does not exercise often just walks a little bit?

Accepted Answer

220 Minus age: This is the standard formula. Subtract the  age from 220. You cab easily push up to at least 80% of that target heart rate -- in this  example  220-56 is 164 and  80% of that is 130 or so

Question 2

when i exercise, my heart rate goes between 160-175bpm. is this too high for a 37 year old woman? target heart rate calc says 146 maximum.

Accepted Answer

Depends: A formula widely accepted is 220-age=maximum heart rate. Keep in mind though that this is a simplistic formula with age as the only variable and  standard deviation for this equation is 10 to 15 bpm. Target heart rates for aggressive cardioconditioning are generally recommended at 80% of your calculated maximum for a healthy individual. See your first GP to discuss any possible contraindications

Question 3

im a 23 year old female, i exercise 3-4 days a week and complete an average of 7000 steps a day.. but my heart rate is 94bpm.. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Would check it out: B"sd would also expect a lower heart rate with good fitness.  Would suggest check on thyroid and if thats ok for  excess adrenaline.  Certainly, consider having check up for any heart, lung problems or anemia.

Question 4

what is a normal heart rate for a woman during moderate exercise?

Accepted Answer

It depends on age: Subtract your current age in years (36) from 220. First multiply the number you get by 0.6. This is  your minimum target exercising heart rate. Now multiply the first number you got by 0.8. This is your maximum target heart rate. Stay inside that range when you exercise.  220-36=184; 184x0.6= 110; 84x0.8=147.  Your "normal" heart rate for exercise is between those 2 numbers.

Question 5

is is okay that my heart rate goes up to 140 walking flat 4 minutes i'm 269lbs 5'7" female don't exercise? also have anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Yes 140 is not that: 140 is not that fast while walking, what is it when you are resting?

Question 6

im a 25 y/o female 5'5" 145lbs & has high heart rate.it ranges from 90 to 115 w/o activity.i exercise a little & im typically anxious.should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Harmless: Your heart rate is harmless. You can correct it by starting a program of daily exercise. As your fitness improves, your heart rate will slow.   If it's never been done, a complete blood count (to exclude anemia, common in young women), TSH (exclude thyroid xs), and echo (exclude structural heart disease) should be done.

Question 7

what is the safe maximum heart rate during exercise for a 58 year old woman with bmi 36.8?

Accepted Answer

Interesting question: In theory 220- age is maximum heart rate, but  I have seen some people exceed this formula,  the real question is target heart rate- probably 60-70% of this according to exercise physiology -  about 112 for you.   If you run a bit higher comfortably, don't worry.  As you excercise more your heart rate may drop as you get more fit.  Still, you don't have to go that hard to get benefits. Be well!

Question 8

i a 48 year female and when i exercise my heart rate increases very quickly   when running it reaches 180?

Accepted Answer

Deconditioning: If you are otherwise healthy, have no known heart disease, no anemia or other health conditions- your high heart rate when you exercise is most likely related to deconditioning.( meaning being out of shape)
How long ago did you start exercising? 
In any case it is advisable to be examined by your doctor who will decide whether any tests are necessary.

Question 9

63 yo female, resting hr 45, no hi bp, very fit/bmi 22, heart rate with only moderate exercise @185 routinely, max recorded 238. what's up?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive SNS: The sympathetic nervous system releases catecholamines which can increase the heart rate. If the rate returns to low a few minutes after exercise that is not a problem.  Exercise that increases hr above 120 for an hour  actually decreases cardiac out put and is not healthy.   Are there no symptoms when hr is so fast.? Have you had an ekg when hr is so high?

Question 10

hello,
i'm a 26, fit, and a healthy female. i eat clean & exercise 5 days a week. lately, my heart rate increases after a meal. why is this? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Meals and pulse: When we eat, blood to intestines increases. Blood elsewhere can decrease. If you are a bit dehydrated, this change will be more noticeable. Of course, caffeine will raise heart rate.

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A member asked:

What should a 56 year old womans heart rate be that does not exercise often just walks a little bit?

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When i exercise, my heart rate goes between 160-175bpm. is this too high for a 37 year old woman? target heart rate calc says 146 maximum.

A member asked:

Im a 23 year old female, i exercise 3-4 days a week and complete an average of 7000 steps a day.. but my heart rate is 94bpm.. should i be worried?

A member asked:

What is a normal heart rate for a woman during moderate exercise?

A member asked:

Is is okay that my heart rate goes up to 140 walking flat 4 minutes i'm 269lbs 5'7" female don't exercise? also have anxiety.

A member asked:

Im a 25 y/o female 5'5" 145lbs & has high heart rate.it ranges from 90 to 115 w/o activity.i exercise a little & im typically anxious.should i worry?

A member asked:

What is the safe maximum heart rate during exercise for a 58 year old woman with bmi 36.8?

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I a 48 year female and when i exercise my heart rate increases very quickly when running it reaches 180?

A member asked:

63 yo female, resting hr 45, no hi bp, very fit/bmi 22, heart rate with only moderate exercise @185 routinely, max recorded 238. what's up?

A member asked:

Hello, i'm a 26, fit, and a healthy female. i eat clean & exercise 5 days a week. lately, my heart rate increases after a meal. why is this? thanks!

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