What is a Good Heart Rate for My Age? Both Resting & Maximum

[@stevezodiac491]

The rule of 220 minus age was originally invented for cardiac patients, to prevent them from over exerting their suspect hearts during light exercise. Doctors would typically take this rule, then subtract a percentage heart rate from it as a factor of safety, to not put patients at risk of further cardiac damage. In reality hearts are similar to other parts of humans, like arms or legs, they are different from person to person. I for instance am 64, therefore my max heart rate according to your rule should be 156, in reality it is 187 found from maximum stress testing, racing as fast as i can up a long hill and my resting heart rate has been as low as 36. When exercising at my aerobic threshold ( the intensity i can maintain for at least a few hours) my heart rate is 171 bpm , even that is well above your 220 rule figure. I have been a cycling time triallist all my life to quite a high level. For fit individuals, the 220 minus age rule is completely and utterly wrong.

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@MrRiverGrove]

In my late 20s early 30s I was in extremely good fitness. My tested max heart rate was 164. It's really bizarre

[@fudbeer1]

Agree I am 59 and my max heart rate is 192.The 220 minus age has been shown to be widley inaccurate.

[@davebway6371]

Totally agree. Similar to you. 65. Runner. Even at an easy pace heart rate is at around 150 and can run at that rate for hours. Pushing hard, 180. Resting 49-53.

[@jonahthewhale]

I agree. Maximum of 220 is not accurate.

[@TrishCanyon8]

Mine is usually 56. I'm a 71 y/o female. I walk at least 5 miles a day, weights/resistance training daily moderately. I just started training jiu-jitsu.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! Keep it up 🙌

[@RangerFu]

Jiu-jitsu its Life

[@briangreen842]

About the same as mine 😊

[@george6252]

about the same (52 to 58 bpm) at 73 yr. male. Doing the same with resistance training and a walking goal 10 to 15 k steps a day. We're doing something right.

[@Mark-h2p4u]

Good job I am 75 and mine is always in that range - but I really disagree with his chart for max heart rate

[@bikersoncall]

2:42 Helpful, informative chart. 3:05 How to check heart rate. 3:29 Exercise heart rate/age.

[@robhoyt188]

About a month ago I was weighing about 230, my resting heart rate was 72-75 bpm depending on the day. Blood pressure was always elevated or pre hyper tension. I ate horrible, didnt exercise, drank way too much coffee and would only sleep 4-5 hours a night. I then changed my diet (not go on a diet) cut out all caffeine, only drink water, and have very well balanced healthy clean diet. Lean meats, veggies, fruits, grains etc. I supplement now. Do 20-30 mins cardio 5-6 days a week. I keep active even when at the office or home. Just started doing the Fit Father 24 min workout a few days ago. And now have a normal blood pressure, resting heart rate of 60 bpm, have lost 18 lbs, think clearer, sleep better and for longer, have more energy, and just overall feel better then I have in years! I am 39 by the way.

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@naeemsoomro3722]

Sir my heart beat fast during gym exercise and vomiting I can't focus on my exercise what should I do

[@Mr._Reborn]

Finally someone who’s not lying about their heart rate. Good job btw!

[@ralphmorgan4372]

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[@TrishCanyon8]

Excellent! Stay off processed foods and exercise.

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

Mine is 56 bpm at 65 years old according to my doctor and my blood pressure is 114/66. My doctor told me that if my rate remains the same in 6 months, he will take me off of bp meds. He told me to cut in half now from 10 mg to 5 mg. I started to do intermitted fasting with keto for the past 5 months.

[@valeria939]

That is amazing! Keep going strong 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@djdigital3806]

Good for man! I'm 56 years old. ❤️ rate 47-189 Will be off BP meds soon myself ☺️

[@charleeRomain]

I need to starting working out with or follow whatever plan you on!

[@Li-ty4ve]

Why do you need BP med? I am almost 80 and exercise regularly. My bpm in in morning before anything is 52 and BP ranges 145/82 to 127/77. My aging challenges are nerves and arthritis of knees. Otherwise, count my Blessings.😁

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

Well I'm no longer on BP meds. My BP is really good now. @@Li-ty4ve

[@tommunyon2874]

Spent first 18 years at 7600 ft above sea level, and walked about 4 miles per day just round trip to school. Resting heart rate was 44 bpm, and spirometry revealed 120% lung capacity, when I graduated from high school.

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@BluffMunkey]

I think it's important to identify what a true resting heart rate is. My GP told me that unless I find time in the day to sit quietly and relaxed for 30 minutes or more (not on a full stomach) then the only true resting heart rate I'll be able to measure is within a couple of minutes of waking up in the morning. At that time mine is usually a few BPM either side of 60, but it's unlikely to get much under 70 for the rest of the day, usually between 70-80 and as high as 90 while 'resting' after a big evening meal. I think unless people know that, they could fall into the trap of thinking their resting HR is actually higher than they think.

[@jennyh3316]

Hey just wondering how old are you?

[@gambo302]

Yea my heart beats fast and hard after I eat a big meal

[@stern4141]

Thanks. I’ve wondered about this, it’s surprisingly hard to find a definition of “resting”.

[@joseabboud-2607]

The best thing to do is get a device that monitors your heart rate when you're asleep. That is the true resting situation. I have a sedentary job and once I tested my pulse at 5 am just waking up and it was 60 bpm. But after lunch whe I sit down it oscillates between 80 and 90. So yes, that cannot be ideal to test for pulse. I'm pretty sure if I start exercising, my sleep HR will fall to 55 or even 50. I'm 41 years old.

[@chrismawata8755]

Sleep with a watch that measures your heart rate and it will tell you.

[@griffinstadler]

I’m 26 and have a resting heart rate of 56 bpm. I lift pretty strenuously 7 days a week and I try to walk 20-30 miles a week. I’ll never stop trying to keep my heart rate below 60 bpm.

[@smitbar11]

I am male, slim, 60 years old and run and or cycle most days of the week. Just checked mine rested, 14 beats in 15 seconds x 4 = 56 bpm, well pleased

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! Keep it up 😊

[@johnaldersley3328]

I’m now 71, was once super fit, and got a wake up call that decades of hypertension have taken their toll on my heart. I’ve gone from resting heart of 32-34 at age 21 (already losing fitness) to now it’s 79 and was higher before recommencing aerobic activity. Taking an ARB has reduced my BP to normal and reenergised me. I have an enlarged heart but aside from some stiffness, it is probably somewhat regressable with a return to exercise.

[@loriwelch9015]

I started brisk walking five days a week, three miles. My resting heart rate at night went from 62 to 55. I’m 62, I’ve already watched my weight and exercised

[@MadhumithaRamalingam]

Does ur resting heart rate dropped and how long it took

[@Thorny_Misanthrope]

I'm 51 and so was my resting heart rate today. I'm thirty pounds overweight, but I do walk many miles and occasionally jog between four or five miles on a weekend.

[@george6252]

At 73 my resting heartrate is between 48-55 per Apple Watch Series 8. Active, walk between 10-12,000 steps per day. Gym 3-5 times a week.

[@davidcoomber4050]

My resting heart rate is 52 , I cycle everyday up hill for training sessions of one hour with my max heart rate of 140 which I can maintain for forty minutes periods, I’m a 70 year old male

[@alanweis7856]

A related chart: Dub - 60 to 90 BPM House - 115 to 130 BPM Trance - 120 to 140 BPM Yeah, I know my sh*t about music and dance.

[@mwolfe3219]

The table at 2:44 doesn’t have much variation by age. Good goes from 62-65 to 63-66 to 64-67 then back to 62-65. A difference of 1-2 bpm isn’t very much. It’s also interesting that the numbers for 65+ are almost the same as 18-25. This table could probably be simplified to a single column.

[@Warmsunset26]

My average resting heart rate is generally around 42. My present age is 53 years. When i was younger, my best resting heart rate was 38. Then i was fully into my bicycling. My heart rate is as it is, via genetics. My mother has a low heat rate also. Pity it does not slow the ageing process. 😉😉

[@wsymphony]

Lol

[@samliang5579]

It depends on how often you exercise, your age, and your health. it's happened that people are genetics. We're definitely learned something from this video. But, mine is around 72. As I age, my heart rate isn't that high.

[@shotokantiger1024]

lucky you

[@dbezst25]

You're in great shape

[@valeria939]

You are special ;)

[@stj4mw]

Really great info, thanks for the charts. I've never really focused on my heart rate before but I'm gonna start keeping track of it now. I've only been steadily exercising for a few months so I'm excited to see the improvement as I continue.

[@IbrahimAli-xt7vg]

I am 34 years old I need to lose 80 pounds. My resting heart rate was around 90s. two months ago I started healthy life style. Going to the gym, jogging, walking. I lost the first 23 pounds. Now my heart rate on waking is between 58 to 62

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! Great progress, keep it up 🙏

[@yvvxn]

I've only done 3 weeks of HIIT training and my bpm is at 48. I used to vape a lot and basically slowly weaned by self off nicotine while exercising. I had a bit of a health scare when I was told by my nurses that the sharp pain I was feeling in my chest was due to an enlarged heart so this makes me feel better.

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@Frennemydistinction]

Yes to *HR bounce intervals* . I have done this in most all my workouts for years (weights, KB, calisthenics, sometimes running and cycling). You set a *base HR* . For me now, on a basic barbell program, that is 70 for work sets, 90 for warm up sets. Whenever I finish a work set, I wait for HR to go back down to 70 to start the next work set. My HR goes into the 140s on my hard work sets. If running on a track or doing KB swings, e.g., you can do *HR bounce pyramids* . Three wind sprints between 100 and 120, then three between 110 and 130, etc., to, say, three between 130 and 150, then back down. The pattern keeps it engaging, time goes by pretty fast, and it is very adjustable to all levels of fitness.

[@Queen_VickiMarie]

This video was a much-needed video for everyone to see. It's something that we all need to take seriously and actively do on a daily basis to make sure we are healthy. Our heart is what keeps us alive.

[@johnwhite4991]

I'm a huge fan of you and your videos, and you have become my most trusted source of info on lifting. But I strongly disagree on using the old 220 minus age to determine maximum heart rate. That formula has been widely discredited. I'm a highly fit 66 year old male with a lab tested maximum heart rate of 178 and a resting HR in the 38-40 range. My max HR by the formula would be 154, 24 bpm too low! That's below my lactate threshold, which I train at routinely. My cycling and run training is all HR based and using the max HR predicted by the formula would throw off all my training zones and undermine my training. Clearly not everyone is going to pay for and endure the discomfort of testing max HR on a treadmill in a lab, but there are better formulas out there. But other than this one small exception, I find the info in your videos to be exceptionally good, well researched, and very useful. Thanks for everything!

[@StormGod29]

Necroposting but I'll throw out my data point. I'm 44 with a resting heart rate of 60-63. I strength train 3x/week and do running/cycling 1-3x/week. The formula predicts my maximum heart rate is 178. During my last run, I hit 203 and the last 15 minutes of my run were solidly above 178. Once I break into a walk or stop my heart rates drops right away.

[@carlcilenti]

I'm not sure how accurate the rates our for resting. I'm almost 60, I run 3 x a week and swim 3 x a week, my resting heart rate is 45. That above an athlete.

[@chocolateharambe1474]

Another great video, thank you very much! :)

[@pittsburghcoffee3329]

Thanks for this video and for keeping me motivated here in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. HIIT works! I used HIIT for years. My RHR 37--39 bpm In morning. My Lowest was this last May 1-2019 at 32 bpm as recorded first thing in morning before getting out of bed...... .... Hill climbing and power walking was key for me. Also I power walked for 5 miles including steep hills, ( hills will slow you down fast lol but legs push through it) takes 1 hour. Average pace 4.8 miles per hour . While Exercising Heart rate of 136 bpm At highest.... Im 61 years old now. I was told by a cardiologist after much testing to keep going as all tests were normal and heart is very healthy. Eating clean is also a must.

[@robertknight9506]

Blood flow restriction training will get you there faster.

[@br5380]

On the Resting Heart Rate chart, there needs to be another row above 'Athlete' :-) Age 59, resting heart rate averaging 46 over the past year. If I don't exercise during a day, it won't rise over 100. Normal limit is 175. Wear a Garmin watch 24/7 and a cyclist (road, gravel, MTB).

[@bobbybbobu6967]

29M, mine usually at around 46 to 60 with a BP of average 109/66. I do Cardio 40mins 5 days a week and do OMAD.

[@serenastephen1317]

Very good. Very informative and motivates me to increase my weekly workout regiment.

[@sylvainhyais8166]

Best exercise for me is hill sprints, it's like combining sprinting and resistance training like weight lifting.

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@Godspeed961]

I dont like the hilly area that i live but i have 60k kms 800k elev.gain done with cycling

[@keithw8286]

I’m taking no credit here, but at age 62 my resting is as low as 45 typically it’s under 50. I don’t really exercise that much, but I walk a fair bit. 30 minutes at 6kph on a treadmill at 7.5% incline. It’s actually split into three parts, the machine stays the same speed, but starts at 5% for ten minutes (115 bpm), then 7.5% for ten (135 bpm) and finishes at 10% for last ten minutes (165 bpm). I do that about three times per week. I sauna afterwards and actually sauna most days (followed by cold 3-4 minute shower). I have been doing this for a couple of months, prior I have not really done anything, had desk job for 30 years, with last ten being intermittent hard physical.

[@wigglewaggle7927]

thanks for talking about this topic so in depth. This is something I need to pay more attention to for sure

[@nicolemartin467]

yes i agree! I've never given much thought to my heart rate and if it's normal. It's interesting that 50-100 is a normal range, and I'm going to measure it going forward. these videos are always so helpful!

[@abdumalikyusupov6925]

@@nicolemartin467 Exactly. So informative video. I was suffering about this topic a long time

[@drescherjm]

At 51 my range is in the high 40s to low 50s at rest and at the low 180s at maximum effort according to my polar watch and H10 chest strap. I do cardio (like running a 10K in under 1 hour, inline skating or cycling) at least 3 times a week every single week since mid February 2015. My motivation is that was the year that diabetes ended my father's life. Seeing him go through the amputations and dementia and was a serious motivation to me. I needed to change so that I never would be in that same situation as him.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! Keep it up 😊

[@drescherjm]

@@Fitfatherproject Thanks

[@Fitfatherproject]

You’re very welcome 🙏🏼

[@pnp8849]

Just eat animal fat or butter and cut out veggie oil. Diabetes, stroke, heart attack, dementia are from unsaturated cooking oil, hydrogenated form is the worst. Just do everything opposite from the doctors, medical industry, Oprah, Dr. Oz, etc are telling you and you'll be fine until 100. Medical industry in this country is privatize US government has no control over them.

[@icysurfer1]

Great Stuff. I have had doctors tell me my heart rate is too low (was as low as 48 resting, now 54-56.). Not Me. I fall in the threshold that you have on the chart for an athlete.

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@carlosgiovanini1946]

62 yo. 51bpm at rest. Never quit running. Not much, 5 miles, 2 or 3 times a week. Resistance training, same thing

[@djdigital3806]

56 years old in best shape of my life. Heart ❤️ rate range: 47-189 I work out and cycle.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Excellent 🙏🏼

[@sarasaeed3018]

Another nice and informative video ,thanks for sharing

[@hitechaccessories4384]

Really helpful information.I didn't know that before.Thanks

[@monaladyconsumer184]

Agree - great information given in in this series.

[@mahakaliammanpondycherry7670]

haii

[@locovidepro]

I came here because my heart rate was getting low while exercising. I was off from doing it for about 3 months since I had an inguinal hernia surgery. Finally, I started a very slow workout but I was feeling extremely exhausted and short of breath and I noticed that my heart rate was dropping to 70 -80 then when I stopped to catch up I noticed started to go up to about 137 which normally as soon as I started exercising my heartbeats started rising up to 120-156. Do you think that is something bad? I am 56 of age. Thank you so much for your videos. -Jorge in Florida.

[@SprintTri57]

I am 57 and very active swim, bike, run, walk, weights, core. My resting HR is 42-45. My max is 186. For the last 15 years my resting HR was 38-40 AND MY MAX HR consistently hit 186 every year. This past year I’m coming off a hamstring injury that has sidelined me a bit and decreased my fitness. My bike, run and swim is around 15% lower than usual. Strangely when I do intervals now with less fitness my HR gets high but my RPE is lower than the usual ratio. In other words let’s say I hit 170 BPM I normally rate that feeling 7-8. But now it feels like 6-7. I recently had an EKG and all looked good. I feel good working out, but my concern is why my RPE feels less at same HR during intervals and the power or pace is so much less

[@sevenpaulperalta929]

Great! I'm 59 with a resting HR of 56, so I'm gonna keep walking and strength training!

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@shotokantiger1024]

My resting heart rate fluctuates between 60 - 80 which I believe is on the higher side. Must do more cardio and reduce weight. Thanks for the information.

[@jonbullard7074]

I’m 50 and have a resting heart rate around 55-60. I do a lot of stairs and walking with a max around 175-180. After three minutes it’s down to about 90-100.

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@MrRiverGrove]

In my prime competitive years, my maximum heart rate was 164. I was in a very high level of health and conditioning. I never understood why it couldn't beat faster

[@blgamingmontage8522]

Thank you for another great video. Always the best content!

[@damian8792]

My resting heart rate is at 118 bpm. I’m 20 years old, 6’1, 175 lbs. Blood pressure consistently high. Was told it could be my adhd meds but idk I don’t want to stop taking them

[@afazuddin1125]

yes really great info, thanks for the charts. I've never really focused on my heart rate before but I'm gonna start keeping track of it now. I've only been steadily exercising for a few months so I'm excited to see the improvement as I continue.

[@parnamsaini4751]

Prayer and meditation is also useful

[@truthtruth9056]

​@@parnamsaini4751amen ! God bless us all !

[@ZayMAC-1000]

Thank you so much for this video brother this really helped me out a lot because I was always concerned about my heart rate when I run it’s at 1:55 between 165 and I was thinking is that bad but you said long as it’s between 150 and a little bit pass. It’s not bad, so now I got an idea of what it can be so I’m actually doing really well. Thank you again for this video.

[@grahamnewton4381]

When I was younger and did a lot of demanding exercise my resting heart rate was mid 30s but I was certainly not an elite athlete. Now at 73 my resting heart rate is around 50. I exercise daily, including relatively light weights and cardio. A couple of years ago I had a spell of illness and ‘injuries‘, including a hip replacement, which reduced my exercise levels for a while and my resting heart rate increased to around 60 but dropped again as soon as I was able to step up my exercise levels. It has always been a source of curiosity to me and can only assume it it congenital.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Wow Graham, that's amazing! It's fantastic you have been able to keep such a low RHR, even through times of injury and lower periods of activity. 💪

[@ambermiscool23]

l'am 14 now what my heart rate now

[@EyesofMichael]

I look forward to your videos... very informative and motivates me to increase my weekly workout regiment.

[@charlesrobert6211]

At 70 my heartbeat was 40, oxygen 90. My doctor prescribed Levothyroxine and Midodrine. Four years later my heartbeat 44, oxygen 93. Always had very low blood pressure, still do.

[@axelfoley20]

I'm not an athlete, but I am a landscaper and spent most of my life working hard outdoors and right now, my resting rate is about 42bpm. I'm not even on that chart.

[@JOHNPT10]

Dang 42. Thats impressive as long as you dont have any dizzines, light headeness etc... elite athletes have that low of a heart rate

[@jamesfallon5278]

This has come in very useful to know, thanks for sharing!

[@juliusprowd2003]

Very good instruction , thanks. Need more

[@sushantmanandhar1387]

Dude what, I'm only 24 and I've always had a super high heart rate, I started measuring casually about 5 years ago and it's always in the 70-80 range. I measured resting heart rate for 20 seconds just now and it was like 84bpm I eat healthy(veggies, white rice, milk, eggs, absolutely no smoking and I've drank alcohol once in my life 2 years ago). I get a good amount of sleep and exercise. I even cycled a good amount a few hours ago like I do daily and then climbed up serious stairs after. The only thing I have is a bit of low blood pressure. I'm 179cm and weigh about 75kgs. Approx bf% is 15-20. Help?

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@saramercedes1846]

your heart rate is perfect!

[@mbustube1]

I'm 67 years old. My HR averages about 50 BPM. My doctor thinks this is wonderful. She also thinks my low BP is great. 90/50 on average. I think this is too low. I'm fatigued most of the time. I walk every morning, and I'm a professional wind player. Also, my weight is pretty much ideal. BTW, my HR has been down in the low forties frequently. None of this would bother me if I could sleep well, digest my food well, and I wasn't so damned tired. I think the problem is minerals. I should add that I had thyroid cancer in 2015. Nothing has been the same since then. Tried keto, carnivore and in the past, vegetarian.

[@jerrygarcia8966]

Thanks for another great video. I always learn so much . I'm very out of shape , so I'm sure my bpm is high . Watching this makes me want to start exercising and lower it .

[@jsuswaram]

Jerry taks baby steps..not like the show Biggest Loser. Gotta create a plan. Never feel the pressure to over train and workout. You will see your body resist the sudden effort. Start with walking, then walking on as slope etc then slow jogging. Never feel the pressure to run. Lot of people do this and they don't enjoy physical activity anymore. Best of luck.

[@VishalRaoOnYouTube]

Jerry you will survive...you will get by.

[@Meymeygwis]

Great stuff thank you! Really basic but SO important. So I'm 57, resting pulse between 56-62, Max would be 163 and I trail-run usually around 140 (~85%) but may shoot up or slip a little lower. I do this about three times a week for 50 minutes each...how does this sound?

[@gibsmusic8386]

Im in your shoes, my resting rate is 55 bpm average, Im 17 and I workout for 40 minutes every weekday

[@abcd1539]

@@gibsmusic8386 i am 18 and my heart rate is 56 bpm, is that normal ?

[@gibsmusic8386]

@@abcd1539 it is if you are athletic, do you exercise? Eat healthy?

[@ronalddonaldson7076]

Very informative video this has helped me understand some important things.

[@sarefin5650]

Thanks DR., LOVE YOUR CHANEL. .your tips are really very effective as i can think of. thanks for helping us, with your knowledge

[@beautifullyx3broken408]

Resting heart rate is very deceptive. Unless you’re laying down relaxed in a cool dark place you’re not going to get your “true” numbers. People on here freaking out that they’re 75-80. Normal is 60-100. So calm down. The average adult has a BPM of 71, and below 60 is uncommon unless you’re in really good shape…

[@joseabboud-2607]

TOTALLY AGREE. Like I said. You need to measure while you're asleep with a device. Else it will cranck up to 70-80-90 and you'll get freaked out

[@vedika6260]

@@joseabboud-2607 so true man. My rate always comes out as 80-90 evertime i check n i freak out n i am 22 yrs of age. Better not to check.

[@ZacharyLookas]

Wrong

[@ZacharyLookas]

@@joseabboud-2607totally disagree

[@ZacharyLookas]

High heart rater detected

[@werdsmyth]

I'm 47 next month. My resting heart rate is 44bpm. It sits at around 55bpm when relaxing (like now). And often gets to 180bpm+ at maximum workout effort. So I'm not sure how useful your chart is, for me at least.

[@alvin8391]

My age is 91. I have maintained reasonable weight for my height most of my life; never obese; never underweight by medical standards. Rather, I have kept physically fit. These days, I visit a fitness center where my Silver Sneakers allows me admission. I workout about five days a week. My workouts start with 20 minutes of aerobics and continue with at least 30 minutes of strengthening. My resting pulse is about 60. When I finish my aerobics, it is about 120-125. My resting blood pressue is about 110/65. My biggest problem is I go to bed too late, about 1AM and I arise about 8-9AM. I awaken several times at night to go to urinate. I believe this to be due to edema in my legs that drains out at night when I lie horizontally. The edema is caused by veinous insufficiency in the calves. Otherwise, I seem to be generally healthy. Do you have any recommendations for me?

[@Fitfatherproject]

Hey Alvin, thanks for writing in brother! Let me first say that you are a TRUE inspiration to everyone on this page, being so healthy and fit at 91 years young. We applaud you brother. However, for medical questions, we do recommend consulting with your doctor as only they know you and your situation best. However, for sleep-enhancing tips, check out the following tips: pulse.ly/rtdyd0h5iy -The FFP Team

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Wear a halo

[@hildejutta1625]

Reduce sugar consumption and coffee consumption and start intermittent fasting, i.e. eat in a time window of 8 hours, then 16 hours only liquid food. Then you may need less on the toilet at night. Training in the late afternoon promotes blood circulation and you can fall asleep less well, stay up longer. Liquids should definitely be 2 l of pure water, as this is best for the body.

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

You are a maschine.....a maschine

[@bbbb6066]

I play pickleball 2 to 3 hours a day mon thru sat. My heart rate is around 48 and my 02 level is 97 to 98 %. I am 77 years old. I credit this to my 20 plus years in the Army for my health today. I ran my 2 mile pt test in under 15 minuets when I was 40 years old. Neve stoped being active. Ben

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! Keep it up 😊

[@mdmonowar7339]

Another informative and useful video. I like your video very much because you always try explain easily and simply. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@uralmutlu4320]

I'm 47, when I push hard i can get to 180bpm for a short time. The max I've seen is 190bpm. I'm not sure if thats dangerous for my age

[@veganath]

Hmmm, according to my smart watch my average resting heart rate is 45 over the last month, I'm 60, workout everyday, calisthenics(pull-ups(max 16), push-ups(max 50), dips(max 25), chin-ups), weights, riding, running short high intensity up hill mostly, walking, swimming, retired triathlete, vegan 35yrs

[@DaDaW9762]

I'm 6ft 1inch, I'm 39 years old, I've been a soldier for 15 years, I run between 6 and 12 miles a day.. When I first wake up my resting heart rate is 31 bpm! When I'm just moving around but at rest it's around 35bpm.

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@azrael1204]

Was thinking I needed to figure out what my resting heart rate should be, thanks for the tips

[@bilalmala5426]

Resting normal pulse rate is 60 to 100 per minute

[@kuneeyakanna9041]

wow this is really amazing information regarding heart rate. i will definitely follow your suggestions and will share this information to all my colleagues and friends. thanks for sharing nice information.

[@manin5082]

Thanks for sharing the another great video about What is a Good Heart Rate for all Ages.

[@yvvxn]

I've only done 3 weeks of HIIT training and my bpm is at 48. I used to vape a lot and basically slowly weaned by self off nicotine while exercising. I had a bit of a health scare when I was told by my nurses that the sharp pain I was feeling in my chest was due to an enlarged heart so this makes me feel better. Edit: He mentions HIIT Training with weights, if you don't already have strong muscles I recommend just doing bodyweight training.

[@TomReich-k7z]

I’m 82 years old. I was a ultra runner until age 80. Since I’ve developed neuropathy in my feet and lower legs I’ve been forced to stop running and switch to long distance biking. When I was running my heart rate was around 38 bpm. Now that I’m biking full time my resting heart rate is around 40 bpm. According to all of the “ official “ charts my maximum heart rate should be around 130. When I do mountainous training it will sometimes get over 140 bpm. Am I putting myself into a dangerous situation? I feel fine when I reach these numbers. Thanks.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Hey Tom, thanks for writing in brother and great question! For those who are consistent exercisers, which sounds like you are, you can safely go above your MHR for shorter periods of time. However, if unsure or want to play it safe, please consult with your physician in case there are any underlying issues. But wow, talk about being an inspiration at 82 years young...amazing brother! -The FFP Team

[@benfinesilver2250]

Politely, in my opinion it makes no difference. It’s how your heart responds to load that is important. Every individual is different. I’m 45 in July and my maximum heart rate has been 165 for 15 years. My resting heart rate fell to 33. Current VO2 max is estimated at 73 ml/kg/min and my FTP on the bike is 5w/kg. Heart rate depends on the balance between elasticity to beat faster and stroke volume as a consequence if the size of the left ventricular pumping a volume of blood into the aorta. Maximum heart rate may not decrease at all with age within a certain range of years. There are studies showing that the rules are different for those that exercise like an athlete consistently over years. 80% of heart rate for 30-40 minutes is not well trained. You are talking about Tabata workouts in terms of intervals. Any interval training requires a plan of progression.

[@tchevrier]

My heart rate numbers puzzle me. I'm 56 years old. I'm not an athlete, just an average guy in average shape. My resting heart rate is about 58. I think that's pretty good for my age. But when I workout I typically push my heart rate up to 170-175 and keep it there for 30 minutes. Periodically I'll push it up over 180-185 for a minute but then return to 170. That's way above what everyone says I should be exercising at. I'm not sure how to interpret this?

[@Fitfatherproject]

Great question! For most normal/healthy individuals, you can safely get up to your max (or even temporarily surpass it) and still be OK. It's when you are at those levels for a sustained amount of time that can be dangerous. But if ever unsure, please consult with your doctor and they can guide you more specifically. Best of luck! -The FFP Team

[@jumaricupaine760]

Just got an app to start tracking mine from now :) Thank you for the charts!!

[@chelsearabello1886]

Hi, which app you use to check heart rate during workout / rest?

[@charleswright2217]

I’m an avid cyclist 52 years old with a resting HR of 53 and a max HR 186. It’s looks like I’m doing pretty well according to your chart.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! Keep it up 😊

[@ThePinkSpider]

Ok, I definitely learned something here and now I feel the need to exercise my heart and lower the rate, but... I think I'm going to give the lungs another week to clean out after quitting smoking...again. I feel like it's gonna stick this time though :)

[@JH-tj9jd]

I hope it stuck, I quit 30 years ago and I'm so thankful and happy that I did.

[@sharknadofartquake2449]

It slows down more than resting heart rate when sleeping right?! What is bad to good speed for 47 year old man sleeping?!

[@Fitfatherproject]

Hey SF, thanks for writing in and great questions! Your sleeping heart rate usually falls at the lower or at the lower-end of your Resting Heart Rate range. And in terms of heart rates, you can find a good chart here==> pulse.ly/87zamao6j0 -The FFP Team

[@jessebowman394]

Great video very information and was very easy to follow.

[@anonymousmouseman]

Heads up if going to the gym is tough: the exercise he suggests - interval training - is basically ice hockey. You take shifts, and play hard for 2-3 minutes, then rest. Bear shape of my life just playing the game, no other exercise.

[@Fitfatherproject]

👍

[@bowlampar]

Great information about heart rate, i need to take it into consideration doing my workout from now on, thank !

[@kelvinmichael1714]

Thanks for the educational video Dr.

[@otaciliomoraes8334]

This topic is very important, Thanks for the info.

[@sharknadofartquake2449]

At 47 running I got my HR to 192 BPS lol I mean BPM and V02 max is 37. That 37 puts it at above average for VO2 and with as high as 192 BPM without dying that tells me my potential is high to raise VO2 so I am lazy and could have higher VO2 max because I'm 5 foot 7 inch and weigh just 130 pounds. IMO lazy because most of my life I never ran or jogged I'm not in a hurry walking's king so far lol. Not to mention 192 wasn't max because I wouldn't be able to move if was my max, right?! I stopped running because I was alone in my house so nobody to give CPR if I passed out and the pounding chest concerned me a little.💩👀😱🤣😂

[@five_point_whoa6983]

How do you confirm if your low resting heart rate is where it should be and health vs if it's caused be an issue? I am over 300 lbs, considered morbidly obese, for about 3-4 mths now I've been going to the gym using a seated elliptical machine for 30 minutes. I've gotten better with it and was able to add 30 minutes of treadmill at 2.7 mph and my resting heart rate has gone from the mid 60's/low 70's to mid 50's to mid 40's when laying down.

[@mubasshirhussain1622]

High heart rate is also due to bad sleep.. That is something I am facing.. Whenever I sleep better my heart rate is 72. Otherwise it is always around 90 or midway between 85 to 95.

[@Jenny-h8r]

Thank you Doc ❤

[@pramujisinggihriyanto6901]

Love your motivational information, Dude. Gbu

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you! I appreciate your compliment 🙏

[@vince1229]

The athlete range should start in the low thirties. Take Co Q10 and your resting heart rate will drop 10 beats in one day.

[@oo-ee9cm]

Cool video. I wish people would take their health more seriously

[@iriabee3431]

Very true. I know that I should take it more seriously than I do.

[@NicolesNaturals]

I exercise every day, I lift weights, I do cardio, I ride my bike, go for walks, eat incredibly healthy (for decades) I never eat junk (ever). Blood pressure normal, not overweight at all. My resting heart rate is usually in the 80's sometimes in the upper 70's. When I'm lying in bed completely relaxed, it can get down to 70 or so, but during the day sitting at the computer it's in the lower to mid 80's. I don't understand it.

[@thefantorangster2491]

Your resting heart rate is basically the lowest your heart will go, so your resting heart rate is like 70. So not so high after all.

[@NicolesNaturals]

@@thefantorangster2491 Aah, OK thank you. I just get worried because everyone else around me can be sitting down and theirs will be 65 and mine is 85. I also get PVC's which are sometimes really strong and stop me in my tracks. I do suffer from massive anxiety (my whole life) so maybe that's part of it.

[@thefantorangster2491]

@@NicolesNaturals Maybe, you should check your resting heart rate in bed when you wake up in the morning.

[@NicolesNaturals]

@@thefantorangster2491 It's always high when I wake up cause I wake up anxious out of a nightmare or something. But before I go to bed as I'm falling asleep it's pretty low like 69-70

[@Dhruvkapur00009]

18 years old Heart rate is between 76-160 At rest and exercise

[@polkadot673]

Thanks for the information. I'm going to do this

[@AA-flyguy]

Another Great, Informative, Video!!!----->Thank you!

[@sylvainhyais8166]

I am not a top athlete ,only a very fit guy 30 years of running. My resting heart when I am completely still and relaxed is hovering around 30, otherwise during day time between 40 and fifty 50

[@Fitfatherproject]

💪

[@secretagent86]

Hmm i have a bmi of 31 178 cm 98 kg. Exercise biking usually two hours a day. Age 66 resting hr when i wake up is 51

[@sapperstang]

I’m 45 and my resting heart rate is about 42. At night I sometimes see 38. I’m in decent shape but certainly no athlete. I’ve always had a low heart rate but only been tracking it continuously for a few months.

[@Fitfatherproject]

That is a sign of a good health brother 👍

[@scotniver7180]

Good stuff.. thanks. I'm lucky. I've been training muay thai since 2006.. Nothing like a trainer holding pads at 90 degrees 65 years old. Clean and sober 33 years.. exercise junkie. Nothing max out your heart like training muay thai

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! You're very welcome 🙏 😊

[@bikersoncall]

Thanks, excellent presentation!

[@Fitfatherproject]

You are very welcome. And if ever looking for a more comprehensive approach to your overall health and wellness, check out our FF30X program here: www.fitfatherproject.com/fd-2024-ff30x It's our best sale of the year... Best of luck! -The FFP Team

[@bikersoncall]

@@Fitfatherproject Thank you.

[@kram4519]

Been having anxiety lately so I don't know my normal heart rate, took my rate while a bit nervous it was around 80-90 then searched what it means then took the rate again then got 100, now it gave me more anxiety fvxk

[@cloudizz7900]

Literally me right now

[@iZrth]

Anxiety is so stressful and tiring

[@au10666]

lmao this is me right now. you should only take it once a day, when you wake up in the morning. mine is always around 72.

[@vedika6260]

@@au10666 my beat inc everytime i check it😭