Are these heart rates normal?

Question

I am a 56 year old male, 6 ft 245 lbs. Non smoker, work out 3 days a week. My resting heart rate is 68, when I stand up it increases to 100, when I walk around it is 95 to 110, when I play ping pong it goes to 140, when I am sitting at the computer it is 90-100. Some days it spikes to 120 when I stand up but comes back down in a minute or two to 110-115.

Answer 1

A resting heart rate of 68 is very good. I believe that it is normal for the heart rate to rise when you stand up. It probably goes down after a while when you keep standing or walking slowly, and you mention this too. If you exercise it will go up, and as you may be running back and forth a lot playing ping pong, then 140 might be normal. Sitting down is considered resting, and you say it's 90-100 which is about the same as when you stand up. Is it 68 when you are lying down? Also I believe that your pulse varies throughout the day. It's faster after you eat and probably faster in the morning and slower at night. It can also rise if you are anxious, if you are taking a warm shower, or if you in a humid or hot environment. I checked my own heartrate and it also varies in the ranges that you describe. It is lowest when I go to sleep at night, and is faster when I wake up, and even faster when I first stand up. But the answers you will get here cannot possibly evaluate your health status. What may be normal for one person may not be for another. Since you are so concerned about it then wouldn't it be a good idea to ask your doctor or cardiologist to run some tests such as an echocardiogram to make sure all is fine and put your mind at ease? I think that you should do this as soon as possible.

Answer 2

NO and NO! When someone's heart rate increases with postion change, I'd wonder if they are hydrated enough. Cause when you stand, your BP can drop a little, then your heart rate increases to compensate. Also, 140 is too high for ping pong. It's not that exertional, not like aerobics. 90-100 is also high too, and 120 is to high for sitting around. You need to go to your doc, and have him check you out. Possibility for thyroid, heart problems. Make sure you are counting correctly, that would be the easiest answer! Your doc might want to put you on a halter monitor, to make sure you're not having ectopy, and I'm sure he'd do an EKG.

Answer 3

Yes, you most certainly will see flucuations in pulse with different activities. None of those are too serious to get worried about. I have to ask, why in the world are you checking your pulse so much? A resting pulse usually is 60-100. Some people just naturally have a higher or lower pulse rate. Unless you have some other problem going on, just based on the pulse rates, you don't have anything to get so worked up about. My guess is though that something is making you check it so frequently so you should see your doctor to ease your mind and get some answers.

Answer 4

At your age and stated weight,just taking your pulse isn't the only thing you should worry about.A cardiac stress test will tell you if there are any arrhythmia's or evidence of cardiac muscle damage.To stay safe and continue your good health,ask your MD if this would be a good idea. Take care. SW FNP

Answer 5

You spend a whole lot of time checking your heart rate. resting is fine, but 245 is too much weight to carry around, regardless of your heart rate. I am taller than you, and I would hate to carry around a 55 lb weight all day. I don't think I could do it to be honest.

Answer 6

If its regular then these numbers are usually normal with the type of physical work out u are talking about

Answer 7

If you are otherwise healthy, stop taking your pulse. It can bounce all over the lot.