I´m a 36 yr old white male, 5´9" and 180 lbs. with normal blood pressure and an active lifestyle. I don´t have diabetes or any other chronic disease. Ever since I switched to anaerobic exercising (free weights three times a week) from aerobic activities (15-20 miles running a week) my average resting heartrate has jumped from the 55-65 bpm range to anywhere from 80-100 bpm. I can´t figure it out especially since I don´t have any additional personal or professional stress since the switch.
2006-08-23 09:09:40 · 6 answers · asked by mattwms_97 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
That's probably coz you've put on muscle strength thru workout but yer general condition's not too good. You need both workout, running & agility to achieve good health.
Keep on running for another 6 weeks and yer pulse rate will drop. When I'm exercising like I should, my resting heart rate is 40-45 bpm. 80-100 is way too high. Check yer pulse in the morning, before you get outta bed. If it's still 80-100, go have a checkup.
2006-08-23 09:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by Paul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you asked a Dr? A cardiologist would be best. Plus at your age, you should have a physical before adding/changing your exercise routines, just to be safe. People your age have had heart attacks and strokes because they never knew they had heart problems until too late. Hidden problems such as valve and artery blockages were not noticeable until more stress via exercise was placed on the heart. Get checked!!
2006-08-23 09:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by Lizzy Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just a thought,because i know of some males that had this problem.They had WPW(Wolf Parkinson White).The heart races during exercise,but also maintains the speed after(at rest).Have it checked out,alot of people do not find out they have it until they are older(you are not old)older than 20.Its not fatal,but if you get light-headed it needs to be checked.
2006-08-23 09:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by Sherry H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably running too much. Change your cardio to only 8 miles per week, and see if you notice any difference. Keep the free weights schedule the same.
2006-08-23 09:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by Private Account 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you drinking enough? We raise our heart rate to compensate for decrease in blood volume but my guess would be just loss of aerobic conditioning.
2006-08-23 09:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by Rick M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly because of your increasing muscle mass! greater demand for oxygen
2006-08-23 09:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by johnavaro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋