High Heart Rate - 226 BPM ???

[ydt]

ydt that calculation can be way off, my max is 198 and that calc would put it at 191 and others have reported being out by 20 beats. Although you may well be correct about the instrument error.

I did use the term 'approximately'! My own max. heartrate was always higher than that given by the approx. formula. I would not say that 198 is way off 191!
ydt

[Rob Furness]

I know mine isn't way off although it's still enough to affect training, but I know of others that are. I was just making a general point that formulas for working out max HR aren't always accurate. There are also better formulas out there for calculating, but none really replace a max test.

[IanDarkpeak]

A man's maximum heartrate is approximately equat to (220 - age)bpm. A rate of 226 is most likely an instrument error. Try wetting the contact between the Garmin and the skin from the start and you might get a true reading straight away.
ydt

ydt that calculation can be way off, my max is 198 and that calc would put it at 191 and others have reported being out by 20 beats. Although you may well be correct about the instrument error.

I find for a fit person that 220-75%age much more accurate but yes a proper test is better, mine was 193 done at Linc uni

[Brotherton Lad]

Out of interest, Ian, do you know what rate you hit with the tachycardia? I understand it can get to around 250 bpm, which is definitely on the light-headed side.

I believe the '220 - your age' guide has a fair safety margin built in.

[Chris K]

Got my old 'Polar' to start reading at...........226! In the car, next to my mobile, with fluctuations from around 195 to 245. Dropped to 62 when I switched off and got out of the car, phew!! No energy or inclination to try running yet, may try a short spin on the bike tomorrow.
As far as max goes, I have no idea these days, so long as I wake up with a resting pulse above 42 and below mid 50's, I know I'll be able to run OK........I haven't taken training seriously for years now.....its great!

[IanDarkpeak]

Out of interest, Ian, do you know what rate you hit with the tachycardia? I understand it can get to around 250 bpm, which is definitely on the light-headed side.

I believe the '220 - your age' guide has a fair safety margin built in.

I "tried" measuring it years a go on a polar we had in the shop and it hit 220 but not sure if that was the max on the monitor or how accurate it was?

[Chris K]

How are we all doing on here? After just getting the better of the NHS admin, I'm now wearing a 'lifecard' for a five day trace to go with the ultrasound ECG done three weeks ago. So I've done a couple of runs, some hard physical work, a bike ride or two, eaten and drunk all the wrong things, stayed up late and got up early. Everything seems fine......why do I feel tired :wink: ?

[IanDarkpeak]

How are we all doing on here? After just getting the better of the NHS admin, I'm now wearing a 'lifecard' for a five day trace to go with the ultrasound ECG done three weeks ago. So I've done a couple of runs, some hard physical work, a bike ride or two, eaten and drunk all the wrong things, stayed up late and got up early. Everything seems fine......why do I feel tired :wink: ?

I've been out doing a fair bit, got big plans for next year so needed to know I still work, after effectively 4 weeks off I've done the 3 S's The LDMT and the Rab, still not up to full race speed but the climbing is nearly there. ran all the way up Loose Hill on Wednesday (Skyline ascent) Not flat out but not stopping.

I've had no occurance of said AF and just a couple of short bursts of Tachacardia which I delt with in a few seconds.

Going to see the specialist on Monday at Halamshire Hospital. I'll know more then, hopefully it will be a "one of those things" and not a "I've got some bad news..." Although if there was a problem you would have thought they would have rushed me in...fingers crossed.

I hope I get a clean bill of health...I'm racing that evening....)

[Alexandra]

How are we all doing on here? After just getting the better of the NHS admin, I'm now wearing a 'lifecard' for a five day trace to go with the ultrasound ECG done three weeks ago.

I have had no more noticeable episodes, but strongly suspect I have shorter so-called silent attacks while asleep, causing me to wake up feeling very tired. Your "lifecard" sounds a good idea. Is it comfortable? I found the large apparatus I was fitted with for the 24 hour monitoring very cumbersome.

I bought a strapless HRM (Oregon Scientific) so I can check instantly when I think I might be having an episode. Interestingly, I can feel as if my pulse is racing but actually my HR is normal - I think maybe it's anxiety. So I'm glad to be able to check and not worry.

[Alexandra]

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I've had no occurance of said AF and just a couple of short bursts of Tachacardia which I delt with in a few seconds.

HOW did you deal with it???