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What Is The Ideal Heart Rate While Exercising?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Davvenport, FL

I had a heart attack in 2021 and have recently added cardio exercise to my daily walking exercise. I was never told the heart rate I should strive for while exercising and assumed the higher, the better. However, a health care professional just told me that a heart rate over 100 was hurting and not helping. Anyone have any information on this? I will ask my cardiologist when I see him in a few weeks but was wondering if anyone had any information or experience that might shed some light on… read more

November 9
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I had a Systolic heart attack at 47 and I didn't have any symptoms of heart trouble until I was 72, last year. I was actually shocked when the pressure, etc started. I still do not have high blood pressure. But my EF runs from 33-38 and I have great fatigue. I am thankful that I still can travel some and be a GrandMa!

November 11
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I had my heart attack back in 2001. I had asked my cardiologist about a trigger heart rate and I was told not to try for a target heart rate and just keep on getting a good amount of exercise. I've been doing that since and here I am 23 years later, feeling great!

November 10
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Go to resource loads of info just key in what you want to know😍 sending you a hugKay8

November 14
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Good attitude Kay8

November 13
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

It's great that you're taking steps to improve your heart health through exercise. Here are some key points to consider regarding heart rate while exercising, especially after a heart attack:

- Consult Your Cardiologist: It's crucial to get personalized advice from your cardiologist, as they can provide guidance tailored Show Full Answer

It's great that you're taking steps to improve your heart health through exercise. Here are some key points to consider regarding heart rate while exercising, especially after a heart attack:

- Consult Your Cardiologist: It's crucial to get personalized advice from your cardiologist, as they can provide guidance tailored to your specific condition and recovery status.
- Monitor Your Target Heart Rate: For individuals with heart conditions, it's generally recommended to exercise at a moderate intensity. This often means keeping your heart rate at about 60% of your heart rate reserve (HRR).
- Calculate Your HRR:
1. Subtract your age from 220 to get your maximum predicted heart rate.
2. Subtract your resting heart rate from your maximum heart rate to get your HRR.
3. Aim to exercise at 60% of your HRR.
- Use Technology: Consider using a chest strap or a watch-like fitness tracker to monitor your heart rate accurately during exercise.
- Start Slow: If you're new to exercise or haven't worked out for a while, take it slow and gradually increase the intensity, frequency, and duration of your workouts.
- Track Your Progress: Keep a detailed log of your exercises and heart rate changes to share with your cardiologist.

Remember, while general guidelines can be helpful, your cardiologist's advice should always take precedence.

November 9

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