What happens if you exceed your (theoretical) maximum heart rate
01-21-13, 06:11 PM
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Back when I was a 'youngster' at age 65 the local university (U of A in Tucson) paid old folks to do a stress test . . . at $15 bucks an hour.
Numerous tests with all sort of sensors attached all over. Did the treadmill test and hit 183 BPM. 10 minutes later they had me laid out and told me to 'relax'. Shut my eyes and relaxed. The attendant shook my by the shoulder and asked 'are you awake?' Said 'yes'. Then he said your heart rate dropped to 38 BPM.
Asked him if that was good. He said that's the lowest we've seen with you old folks.
Now at age 80 and still pedaling 100+ miles a week, I have no idea what my heart rate is, but am still alive and well.
When it quits beating I'll know that I'm a goner!
Pedal on!
Rudy/zonatandem
Numerous tests with all sort of sensors attached all over. Did the treadmill test and hit 183 BPM. 10 minutes later they had me laid out and told me to 'relax'. Shut my eyes and relaxed. The attendant shook my by the shoulder and asked 'are you awake?' Said 'yes'. Then he said your heart rate dropped to 38 BPM.
Asked him if that was good. He said that's the lowest we've seen with you old folks.
Now at age 80 and still pedaling 100+ miles a week, I have no idea what my heart rate is, but am still alive and well.
When it quits beating I'll know that I'm a goner!
Pedal on!
Rudy/zonatandem
01-22-13, 06:38 AM
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According to my cardiologist, a young triathlete, hitting your max is not a problem for a healthy heart, but if it causes chest pain or dizziness, don't do it!
I suffer fro paroxysmal a-fib, and as a result my HR will suddenly jump from say 140 to 200. I don't feel anything, but it makes me back off!!
A word of caution: one of our group, a 74 year-old, fit, fast, not an ounce of fat on him, very careful with diet, one-time 24 hour record holder collapsed while waiting to start a ride 3 weeks ago. Heart attack! Fortunately the EMS was there within about 5 minutes and eventually revived him. Family history of heart problems, but he thought diet etc would protect him, so he never got checked out by a cardiologist. He is recovering well, but has three stents.
I suffer fro paroxysmal a-fib, and as a result my HR will suddenly jump from say 140 to 200. I don't feel anything, but it makes me back off!!
A word of caution: one of our group, a 74 year-old, fit, fast, not an ounce of fat on him, very careful with diet, one-time 24 hour record holder collapsed while waiting to start a ride 3 weeks ago. Heart attack! Fortunately the EMS was there within about 5 minutes and eventually revived him. Family history of heart problems, but he thought diet etc would protect him, so he never got checked out by a cardiologist. He is recovering well, but has three stents.
