A question about how safe certain Heart Rates are

[etalns]

Hey there, I've been starting to work out quite a bit as of recently. This afternoon I did a 20 minute jog then 1 hour on a stationary bike at about 80-90% throughout all of it. I only drank water twice durin it (before the bike started, and half way through the bike ride). I've been sick for the last week or so with a pretty bad cold (not sure if this will affect my heart rate) but I noticed that my heart rate was spiking up to 180 at some points which caused my bike to beep and me to worry. I'm 17, 6"1 and 185 lbs. I was wondering if there's anything I should worry about with a heart rate like this when working out, I was wokring out quite hard to say the least.

P.S. : My resting heart rate is 95-100.

 

[IGBT]

I'd go to the doc if I were you..my resting HR is 45-50 and I'll run it up to 100 on the recumbent stationary bike for 70 min..have very difficult time getting above 100 even after 80+ min with a medium hill incline and ancle weights..

 

[vegetation]

Your resting heart rate will go up when you are ill, it's normal. 180 is about average for someone your age. As you get older your max heart rate will decrease.

 

[msarusac]

Your exercise heart rate is definitely in the normal range. As far as your resting heart rate, it's a bit on the high side (but still considered normal...normal is 60-100 bpm). Do you know what your blood pressure is? A fast heart rate sometimes indicates a person who's out of shape because their heart muscle isn't as strong and has to pump more times to get the same amount of blood out. A person who exercises often will have a strong heart, therefore less beats per minute is required to pump the blood throughout the body.

If there are no problems with your heart, you will probably notice your heart rate get slower and slower as you continue to exercise more. Mine went from mid 60s to mid 50s after 2 days of basketball per week for a couple months.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor...so go see one if you feel the need to!

 

[MAME]

my resting is 50-55

lower is better if you're an athlete...woo!

 

[h8red]

the bottom line is that you are fine. I believe the reason that the bike beeped at you is because it isn't programmed to have 17 year old on it. your heart rate decreases with age so when a 40 year old hops on the bike the HR will not be 180 or they will be in trouble

this is some info that I found googling heart rate calculator

Using the Karvonen formula:

Your maxiumum heart rate is: 203

Your maximum training heart rate is: 182

Your minimum training rate is: 162

 

[AIWGuru]

wtf

 

[Deeko]

Well, I'm in great shape(I run 4-5 miles every day, plus lifting, plus sports), my blood pressure is low, and my resting heartrate is between 95-105. Is that high? Hell yea it is, but some people just have naturally higher heart rates. A lot of it has to do with the size of your heart...a smaller heart has to pump more times, even if its in shape.

 

[apoppin]

I can only suggest - along with drinking plenty of water so you don't dehydrate - you don't forget your electrolytes!

Just drinking water during long extended exercise sessions can throw off your mineral balance.

As you continue to exercise, your resting heart rate will likely drop. Exercising hard through a cold or (especially) a flu might not be such a good idea.

If you are the slightest bit worried, consult an MD.