QUESTION ABOUT MAX HEART RATE

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Subject: QUESTION ABOUT MAX HEART RATE

Until just now I've never really paid attention to my heart rate.  The treadmill says that for my age (38) my 80% max should only be 144.  I'm the type to turn beet red when running and have noticed looks on occasion.  A friend told me I should watch it and never go over the maximum. 

If I take 220-38 my Maximum Heart Rate is 182
Then I was told to use this formula to calculate target zone:
Target Heart Rate = Maximum Heart Rate X ( 55% - 90%)

So my 90% heart rate should not exceed 164
Today when I ran at a slower than normal pace... I fluctuated between 170-180 !!!   I had to keep walking to bring it down again but sure enough... start running and it spikes up again.  But I didn't feel exhausted, tired or in pain or anything.  I normally run faster and harder.

So my question is - how do you work towards bringing your heart rate into a safer zone?  And should I be concerned that it's that high?  (Wouldn't want to drop dead on treadmill!  The embarrassment ha ha).   Any comments / suggestions would be much appreciated.  Thanks

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Subject: RE: QUESTION ABOUT MAX HEART RATE
JeepFleeb - 2008-09-03 7:11 PM

Someone will post the link to Mike Ricci's thread

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=25733&start=1

It's a good read that should help you answer your question.  Good luck!



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2008-09-03 6:53 PM
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Subject: RE: QUESTION ABOUT MAX HEART RATE

Yes, but if you don't have access to the equipment. Then it is fairly accurate on most people, but can vary by like 10-20 beats.

It proved to be accurate when I did a run VO2 Max test last year.

JeepFleeb - 2008-09-03 6:11 PM

MaxHR and especially the 220-age formula are basically worthless.

Someone will post the link to Mike Ricci's thread, but basically what you need to do is a field test on your own to establish your HR zones.  Or for a few $$$ you can do this with a blood lactate test.

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Subject: RE: QUESTION ABOUT MAX HEART RATE
triritter - 2008-09-03 7:53 PM

Yes, but if you don't have access to the equipment. Then it is fairly accurate on most people, but can vary by like 10-20 beats.

It proved to be accurate when I did a run VO2 Max test last year.

JeepFleeb - 2008-09-03 6:11 PM

MaxHR and especially the 220-age formula are basically worthless.

Someone will post the link to Mike Ricci's thread, but basically what you need to do is a field test on your own to establish your HR zones. Or for a few $$$ you can do this with a blood lactate test.

Have you read the thread?  I'm not sure how you can read that and still say 220 - age is ok to use. 

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