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What's my real maximum heart rate? i have noticed while exercising that in can get over 220 (my registered max is 224). does it have any implications?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Optimum heart rate: The maximum heart rate is calculated based on your age: 220 - age so if you are 26 then your max is 194 -- but we recommend the optimum heart rate for exercise that is 85-90 percent of max for cardio fitness -- so for you is around 170 and maintain it for 20-30 minutes.

Answered 8/27/2012

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Be seen: It sounds like you are going into supra-ventricular tachycardia. You need to be evaluated by a cardiologist immediately.

Answered 8/9/2012

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