I'm 14, and my heart rate is 72 per minute. My doctor said that was good, but for an athlete it should be 50-60! What does a large heart rate mean? How do I get it lower?
2006-06-06 13:04:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Oh I'm not overwright, I'm at the perfect weight, almost too skinny. So that isn't my problem.
2006-06-06 13:14:12 · update #1
you need to get a cardio vasscular workout. It is when you get in your target heart rate and stay in it for 30 min.
You find you target heart rate by: 220
- 14 age
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206- max heart rate
find 80% of that and thats your target heart rate.
2006-06-06 13:11:06 · answer #1 · answered by TeddyBear 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
you're young also most youngsters don't use enough magnesium and when that happens it elevates potassium and sodium levels.Potassium under normal circumstances lowers blood pressure when the right amount of Magnesium is supplemented. The average amount per day is for adults 400 mg for minors 200 mgs. That could mean you may want to get some Magnesium. A good product is Natural Calm from Dr. Peter Gilliam. Usually Magnesium regulates Calcium,Potassium,and Sodium electrolytes because without the right amount of Magnesium. It affects heart rhythm after a while.
2006-06-06 20:13:22 · answer #2 · answered by TheVitaminGeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A high heart rate means that your heart is working harder than it needs to. A athlete who is in top condition will have a resting heart rate of 45-60. This means that his/her heart works half as hard as someone with a heart rate of 90+.
The way to lower your resting heart rate is by cardiovascular exercise, such as jogging, cycling, swimming, or aerobics.
Also, sugar, caffeine, and nicotine all will raise your heart rate. So, cut back on sodas and candy, and don't even think about smoking.
2006-06-06 20:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by magic621a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a fine heart rate. Your doctor is not taking into consideration that you are 14 and shouldn't be considered an "athlete". Also not all athletes have low resting heart rates.
2006-06-06 20:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by Bauercvhs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's perfect, you have no problem. If you become an athlete your rate will drop but long-term this is unlikely to do any good, you just get a different set of problems as you grow old.
2006-06-06 20:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your heart rate is fine. Stop paying attention to what you hear in the press and magazines etc. Don't make a problem that does not exist!!! There are many children your age who are sick.......consider yourself lucky and enjoy life!
2006-06-06 20:09:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there could be other reasons like you aren't drinking enough water or you are over training yourself. But the most probable is that you need to get in better shape.
2006-06-06 20:08:36 · answer #7 · answered by morgan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just listen to the Dr.
2006-06-06 20:08:38 · answer #8 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means you're in love .
2006-06-06 20:08:37 · answer #9 · answered by chucky5050 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok
2006-06-06 20:06:16 · answer #10 · answered by DELETED ACCOUNT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋