How Hard Should You Exercise? By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Posted Wed, Sep 05, 2007, 4:32 pm PDT

1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Feb 09, 2007, 7:39 am PST

My name is Sylvia and I work for a patient education agency that creates patient educational materials. We are currently working on a project that is looking to address the challenges and barriers to medication adherence in patients. We are looking to interview patients that have one or more of the following: High Blood Pressure Heart Failure a previous heart attack We are also looking for patients that are taking a beta-blocker. The interview is 60 minutes and we will pay $50.00 for your time. If you are intersted, please call me at 908-654-4440 Thanks Sylvia

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Feb 09, 2007, 4:31 pm PST

By the end of my run, my heart rate is up to 80-85% of my max. If I trained at 50-70%, I'd never get very far. I do push myself to run fast at the end of the run & my heart rate recovery is quite fast. Could the formula or the ranges not be one-size-fits-all??

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Feb 09, 2007, 9:21 pm PST

Catnap321, it sounds like you are right on track. If your HR recovers quickly that says your in good CV shape. That formula has been around for well over 25 years, it is not very accurate. In my opinion, if you train at 50-70% of your max, you would have to be just starting out to and have led a very non-active life in order for it to do much good. Most people believe that your aerobic zone begins at about 65% -85% of your max. It all depends on lots of things, but I believe you have to really test things for yourself and not believe charts or formula's that are not specific. Just my two cents, for what it is worth. ;)

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 10, 2007, 11:14 am PST

#3 holly: Thanks for your comment. I thought 50-70% sounded low.

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Feb 26, 2007, 12:10 pm PST

I just recently got a heart rate monitor and have been running for years. On my easy runs, my heart rate is around 157 (85%) but I don't feel winded at all. I tried getting it lower but I am almost walking. I figure my heart rate is just fast. Anyone know what else it could be?

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Feb 26, 2007, 12:10 pm PST

I just recently got a heart rate monitor and have been running for years. On my easy runs, my heart rate is around 157 (85%) but I don't feel winded at all. I tried getting it lower but I am almost walking. I figure my heart rate is just fast. Anyone know what else it could be?

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Mar 13, 2007, 3:49 pm PDT

THATS DEFINATELY GOOD INFO TO KNOW AND EASY TO CALCULATE FOR SOMEONE JUST STARTING OUT LIKE MYSELF.. THANKS!

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Sep 06, 2007, 6:36 am PDT

I understand your comment on the heart=rate,now I try to find a way to do some workout,since I have RA and OA.Iam doing the bike one mile a day and exercise for 10 minutes 2 times a day.I can not walk very far.Any help?

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 09, 2007, 7:41 am PDT

hahaaa, i dont like this very much, and i also have ocd because i bite my nails all the time, and of course there is no cure. i bet you there isnt! you just have to learn how to stop on you own!? duhhhhh. bye!

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 09, 2007, 7:42 am PDT

nobody cares

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 09, 2007, 7:43 am PDT

The 2nd and 3rd tip is nonsense as it is difficult for the average person to gauge those measures...the tip is not for the average person and the people who exercise regularly do not need this tip...

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 09, 2007, 7:44 am PDT

This is interesting. I've been told by many physical trainers that when building muscle mass, try to push to the maximum intensity. Pushing the body to the maximum rips up the muscles, and the body spends a day or two repairing the gaps (rips) in the muscle (eventually making it 'bigger').

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 09, 2007, 7:45 am PDT

enjoyed the encouragement for daily exercise along with the info about my correct heart rate also how to determine proper heart rate at any age. thank you

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 09, 2007, 7:45 am PDT

I try to go at least 80% to feel like I am getting some benefits. I have lost quite a bit of weight with no ill effects. When I feel like I am sick or going to pass out I simply adjust my intensity. :-)

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 09, 2007, 7:45 am PDT

ummm...yeah I'm just over 40, and if iwas to exercise in the 90-126 range, I'd never go past a brisk walk. Your formula seems to be about as accurate as the actuarial tables regarding ideal height/weight. On a normal run, I'll get to 160 and stay there...whether I've been in the running habit for six months or just getting back into it.

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