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"It is fine as you are training hard." Yup. I will be taking BP readings from my clients every 6-8 weeks but that's totally normal. It's your resting heart rate that you need to be concerned about if it is very high. Eve. X | |||
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"It is fine as you are training hard. Yup. I will be taking BP readings from my clients every 6-8 weeks but that's totally normal. It's your resting heart rate that you need to be concerned about if it is very high. Eve. X" That is good and yes, it is the resting one that counts as when you are exercising it will get higher. | |||
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"Not at all, as long as your healthy! I've just done a cycle interval session and hit 188 multiple times. " I think healthy is what I'm aiming for.. Not necessarily where I am at! I do wonder... | |||
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"You know your body better than anyone else...and everybody is unique so what works for one might not work for you The heart is a muscle too and it can get fitter the more you train specifically targeted at the cardio section. But ultimately if you are seeking any actual medical advice and are genuinely concerned then speak to your gp about it and get them to run obs on you, take your blood pressue and listen to advice they give....also speak to a personal trainer at the gym. " The last GP I spoke to about high cholesterol was useless... Told me they won't do anything for high cholesterol unless and until I get diabetes or such like
I was only looking for advice not meds!
I'll see a different GP instead.. And also chat to one of the PT at the gym. Thanks for the advice  | |||
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"The higher the heart you are Moving through fat burn to muscle burn zones. It is better to move into the zone for short periods and move your heart rate up and down this will give you a better workout " Depends what you're working out for but I get what you're getting at. I find going for a brisk walk is better for fat loss than going balls out on a treadmill / running / hiit stuff. Get up to around 120-130 bpm and keep it there. And let's be honest. Fat loss is what most people want from the gym etc | |||
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"You know your body better than anyone else...and everybody is unique so what works for one might not work for you The heart is a muscle too and it can get fitter the more you train specifically targeted at the cardio section. But ultimately if you are seeking any actual medical advice and are genuinely concerned then speak to your gp about it and get them to run obs on you, take your blood pressue and listen to advice they give....also speak to a personal trainer at the gym. The last GP I spoke to about high cholesterol was useless... Told me they won't do anything for high cholesterol unless and until I get diabetes or such like
I was only looking for advice not meds!
I'll see a different GP instead.. And also chat to one of the PT at the gym. Thanks for the advice "If cholesterol is the issue I implore you to reduce your processed food intake, not your fat / sat fat intake. And read "the great cholesterol con" I've been saying it for years and recently it's much more mainstream with even the Nhs acknowledging that fats aren't the enemy of weight and weight dependant disease | |||
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"You know your body better than anyone else...and everybody is unique so what works for one might not work for you The heart is a muscle too and it can get fitter the more you train specifically targeted at the cardio section. But ultimately if you are seeking any actual medical advice and are genuinely concerned then speak to your gp about it and get them to run obs on you, take your blood pressue and listen to advice they give....also speak to a personal trainer at the gym. The last GP I spoke to about high cholesterol was useless... Told me they won't do anything for high cholesterol unless and until I get diabetes or such like
I was only looking for advice not meds!
I'll see a different GP instead.. And also chat to one of the PT at the gym. Thanks for the advice
If cholesterol is the issue I implore you to reduce your processed food intake, not your fat / sat fat intake. And read "the great cholesterol con"
I've been saying it for years and recently it's much more mainstream with even the Nhs acknowledging that fats aren't the enemy of weight and weight dependant disease"Exactly!! I preach to anyone who will listen that we need fats in our diets..good fats anyway! Plenty of full fat dairy products, avocados, eggs etc etc. Eve. X | |||
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"You know your body better than anyone else...and everybody is unique so what works for one might not work for you The heart is a muscle too and it can get fitter the more you train specifically targeted at the cardio section. But ultimately if you are seeking any actual medical advice and are genuinely concerned then speak to your gp about it and get them to run obs on you, take your blood pressue and listen to advice they give....also speak to a personal trainer at the gym. The last GP I spoke to about high cholesterol was useless... Told me they won't do anything for high cholesterol unless and until I get diabetes or such like
I was only looking for advice not meds!
I'll see a different GP instead.. And also chat to one of the PT at the gym. Thanks for the advice
If cholesterol is the issue I implore you to reduce your processed food intake, not your fat / sat fat intake. And read "the great cholesterol con"
I've been saying it for years and recently it's much more mainstream with even the Nhs acknowledging that fats aren't the enemy of weight and weight dependant disease
Exactly!! I preach to anyone who will listen that we need fats in our diets..good fats anyway!
Plenty of full fat dairy products, avocados, eggs etc etc.
Eve. X"Only those who will listen!? 
The thing is, when you understand cholesterol and how it works it's like a
Lightbulb isn't it? The thing is that people without any knowledge or understanding are preaching via news etc and have convinced the population that high = bad. So we all believe it and follow like good little sheep.
What many don't realise that it's higher as we age for a bloody good reason.
Anyway, I'm ranting now. Back in my box. | |||
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"You know your body better than anyone else...and everybody is unique so what works for one might not work for you The heart is a muscle too and it can get fitter the more you train specifically targeted at the cardio section. But ultimately if you are seeking any actual medical advice and are genuinely concerned then speak to your gp about it and get them to run obs on you, take your blood pressue and listen to advice they give....also speak to a personal trainer at the gym. The last GP I spoke to about high cholesterol was useless... Told me they won't do anything for high cholesterol unless and until I get diabetes or such like
I was only looking for advice not meds!
I'll see a different GP instead.. And also chat to one of the PT at the gym. Thanks for the advice
If cholesterol is the issue I implore you to reduce your processed food intake, not your fat / sat fat intake. And read "the great cholesterol con"
I've been saying it for years and recently it's much more mainstream with even the Nhs acknowledging that fats aren't the enemy of weight and weight dependant disease
Exactly!! I preach to anyone who will listen that we need fats in our diets..good fats anyway!
Plenty of full fat dairy products, avocados, eggs etc etc.
Eve. X
Only those who will listen!?
The thing is, when you understand cholesterol and how it works it's like a
Lightbulb isn't it? The thing is that people without any knowledge or understanding are preaching via news etc and have convinced the population that high = bad. So we all believe it and follow like good little sheep.
What many don't realise that it's higher as we age for a bloody good reason.
Anyway, I'm ranting now. Back in my box. "Ha ha rant all you like! I'm like a sponge when it comes to good nutritional advice! It particularly grind my gears when women go on crazy low fat diets because that's what the media is telling them to do, not knowing that women need fat to balance our hormones etc. A low fat diet can have detrimental effects. I'll shush now too ha ha. Eve. X | |||
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"I've (mrs) recently resumed gym visits after a month off but I wasn't a regular gym bunny before this anyway. I've been trying to go at least 3 times a week and just been sticking to the cross trainer (30 mins) and AMT (stepper, 10 mins). My heart rate is around 170 when I'm going whereas my resting heart rate is at least 70 on a 'good' day. I've read that it's dangerous to have such a high heart rate when working out. Is that true? "Ok it can be simple It can be complicated So rule of thumb Max heart rate calc is 220 less age This gives a theoretical number to BASE training heart rate on Not all heart rate monitors are accurate at high heart rates , chest straps are best wrist rates are OK but NOT to be depended upon The machine monitors are also not to be depended on they are slow to respond and not good for high impact So what does it all mean You or a trainer need to decide the training heart rate zones you wish to be in As mentioned above depending on age the 120 to 130 is a fat burning zone However if you are looking for cardiovascular health strength and improvement then aiming for shortish intervals towards 80 90 percent of your theoretical max is advantageous The less fit one is usually the higher the heart rate for less loading However the best measure is recovery heart rate That would be your 80 percent training heart rate and then subtracting your heart rate 2 mins of resting 10 is poor 40 is good Although your 170 rate may not be dangerous , it may not be constructive to progressively achieving your body and fitness goals and it may indicate a susceptibility to causing injury I'd seek on site professional assistance xx to guide you knowing more about you your goals and health WE MAY MIS GUIDE YOU xx Training plans should not be generic they really should be personal xxx | |||
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"You know your body better than anyone else...and everybody is unique so what works for one might not work for you The heart is a muscle too and it can get fitter the more you train specifically targeted at the cardio section. But ultimately if you are seeking any actual medical advice and are genuinely concerned then speak to your gp about it and get them to run obs on you, take your blood pressue and listen to advice they give....also speak to a personal trainer at the gym. The last GP I spoke to about high cholesterol was useless... Told me they won't do anything for high cholesterol unless and until I get diabetes or such like
I was only looking for advice not meds!
I'll see a different GP instead.. And also chat to one of the PT at the gym. Thanks for the advice
If cholesterol is the issue I implore you to reduce your processed food intake, not your fat / sat fat intake. And read "the great cholesterol con"
I've been saying it for years and recently it's much more mainstream with even the Nhs acknowledging that fats aren't the enemy of weight and weight dependant disease
Exactly!! I preach to anyone who will listen that we need fats in our diets..good fats anyway!
Plenty of full fat dairy products, avocados, eggs etc etc.
Eve. X"Im not a low fat dieter and we use butter instead of marg, have full fat dairy etc. Should up my eggs and avocado intake though.. I should read up more to figure out why my cholesterol might be high in the first place as I think it's more endocrine system related than diet related. | |||
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"I've (mrs) recently resumed gym visits after a month off but I wasn't a regular gym bunny before this anyway. I've been trying to go at least 3 times a week and just been sticking to the cross trainer (30 mins) and AMT (stepper, 10 mins). My heart rate is around 170 when I'm going whereas my resting heart rate is at least 70 on a 'good' day. I've read that it's dangerous to have such a high heart rate when working out. Is that true?
Ok it can be simple
It can be complicated
So rule of thumb
Max heart rate calc is 220 less age
This gives a theoretical number to BASE training heart rate on
Not all heart rate monitors are accurate at high heart rates , chest straps are best wrist rates are OK but NOT to be depended upon
The machine monitors are also not to be depended on they are slow to respond and not good for high impact
So what does it all mean
You or a trainer need to decide the training heart rate zones you wish to be in
As mentioned above depending on age the 120 to 130 is a fat burning zone
However if you are looking for cardiovascular health strength and improvement then aiming for shortish intervals towards 80 90 percent of your theoretical max is advantageous
The less fit one is usually the higher the heart rate for less loading
However the best measure is recovery heart rate
That would be your 80 percent training heart rate and then subtracting your heart rate 2 mins of resting
10 is poor 40 is good
Although your 170 rate may not be dangerous , it may not be constructive to progressively achieving your body and fitness goals and it may indicate a susceptibility to causing injury
I'd seek on site professional assistance xx to guide you knowing more about you your goals and health
WE MAY MIS GUIDE YOU xx
Training plans should not be generic they really should be personal xxx"Definitely going to speak to the PT at the gym... Thanks for attempting to (mis)guide me 
I think I can make enough sense of everything that's been mentioned on this thread to figure my heart is maybe not too healthy!
But hopefully I can make it stronger the right way | |||
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"Quick update: went to the GP after work today... My bp was 158/97 and heart rate was 98 Going for an ECG and blood tests tomorrow" That is relatively high OP, did your GP prescribe any medication? I think BP is more difficult to manage than cholesterol as it tends to be more multifactorial. But at that BP I wouldn't advise any strenuous exercise until it has significantly reduced, but that doesn't mean you can't exercise! Good luck with it all OP, you sound like you have your head screwed on anyway!  | |||
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"Quick update: went to the GP after work today... My bp was 158/97 and heart rate was 98 Going for an ECG and blood tests tomorrow That is relatively high OP, did your GP prescribe any medication? I think BP is more difficult to manage than cholesterol as it tends to be more multifactorial. But at that BP I wouldn't advise any strenuous exercise until it has significantly reduced, but that doesn't mean you can't exercise! Good luck with it all OP, you sound like you have your head screwed on anyway! "Thanks! My ECG trace said 'consider left ventricular hypertrophy'
But given that this was the machines interpretation of my trace, I'll wait until an expert has looked at it before I start to worry!
On the plus side, a couple of low dose aspirin and some chamomile tea has brought my bp and pulse right down! I would love to know what made the difference...it's like magic! | |||
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"It is fine as you are training hard. Yup. I will be taking BP readings from my clients every 6-8 weeks but that's totally normal. It's your resting heart rate that you need to be concerned about if it is very high. Eve. X" Can you take my BP reading please ? | |||
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