Very High Heart Rate? Help!

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*Sorry if this isn't the right place to post, it was the only one that was really related, because I'm walking/running*


I'm 24 years old, 112 pounds, 5'0" tall. So, I'm petite! Which may or may not be related. Also, I have a BP of about 90/60, not sure if that's related either.

When I power walk on the treadmill at 3.5 speed and 9 incline, my heart rate reaches 185! According to charts I've sen that's WAY high, am I right? I'm usually around 175-180, with 185 being its peak. Is there something wrong with me to have that high of a heart rate?

Also, my face gets very red but I don't sweat all that much. I get "moist" but don't drip like my boyfriend does. Is that normal? I feel like with my heart rate being so fast, and it being pretty difficult to speak when I'm working out, getting really hot and red, I should be sweating more?

I haven't tested my heart rate while running yet but I definitely feel like I'm struggling more in all the areas I mentioned so I wouldn't be surprised if it's higher then.

What do you all think? Am I going to drop dead on the treadmill someday? :p
 
P.S. I also don't get dripping wet with sweat when I'm running for 20+ minutes.

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How high your heart rate is at any given speed and inclination really depends on your fitness. You could also have an abnormally high heart rate, but there's really no way to tell over the internet. Since you say that you're finding it difficult to speak, then it could be that the heart rate is correct. Do you measure with a heart rate monitor?
And is the speed in miles per hour?

The amount that people sweat varies a lot. Girls also usually sweat less than boys.
 
Heart rate varies by three primary factors; age, fitness and genetics. Some folks, like me, have a comparatively slow heart rate and others with similar fitness have higher rates. At 24, I don't think your heart rate is that crazy high, but you should run this by your doctor just to be on the safe side. As for the sweating, are you using a lot of anti-perspirant?
 
"Heart rate varies by three primary factors; age, fitness and genetics.".
Correct and more

Are you experiencing any discomfort? Headaches, a sensation of bulging eyes, chest pain, difficulty breathing (aside from the strain of exercise).
Do you believe there is cause for concern other than the tables you have looked at? Do you have a history of heart related illness in your family?
Are you on any medication at all?
Have you recently had any illness?

What is your resting heart rate? (before exercise)
A "high" heart rate should be assessed, in relation to your norm as well as the text books and tables.

A normal resting heart rate (text books) should be around 72bpm when exercising this can double or even triple without cause for concern.
Under the load of work your heart rate should increase- otherwise you would feel awful.
I have a heart rate of around 85bpm resting (most doctors are horrified, but its always been that way) so 5-10mins into a good workout I am at 172-180bpm. Thats normal for me. Been to the cardio and he said "Exercise is good for you, carry on.". (If you are concerned visit a cardio)
Your BP is quite low, with average BP for adults being 120/80. This also varies with gender, age, fitness and genetics so nothing to panic about. (in fact I would kill for that)

"Also, I have a BP of about 90/60, not sure if that's related either."
BP is the vascular resistance to your heart. Thats why 2 numbers. The first is the pressure as your heart beats. the second is your heart at rest.
If you have a low BP but high heart rate at rest would be of more concern for me than an elevated heart rate at work.
There are a lot of variables and without ECG data high is a relative concept. ( I am not a physician or qualified to interpret ECG strips)

Are you experiencing any discomfort? Headaches, a sensation of bulging eyes, chest pain, difficulty breathing (aside from the strain of exercise).Do you believe there is cause for concern other than the tables you have looked at? Do you have a history of heart related illness in your family? Are you on any medication at all? Have you recently had any illness?

Your BP would increase when exercising - BP= stroke volume x peripheral resistance ...blah blah -there are a lot of factors that will change.

Redness in the face- Of course - increase in heart rate and bp pushing more oxygenated blood around your body. Your vascular system should be dilating and then you will get more blood in the surface tissue which is more visible- red face.

You dont say how long you have been exercising for?

I don't think you should be comparing yourself to your BF. For starters he is a different gender. Also you don't mention his fitness in relation to yours... way too many variables.
 
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