Doing cardio at 170-BPM!

[Spud]

During my 25 min cardio session I was holding steady at 160-170BPM. Is this ok to do at such a high heart rate? Thats 85%+ my max heart rate. Just want to know if it is safe to continue at that rate.

 

[Mr.X]

During my 25 min cardio session I was holding steady at 160-170BPM. Is this ok to do at such a high heart rate? Thats 85%+ my max heart rate. Just want to know if it is safe to continue at that rate.

Sounds like you're doing high intensity cardio and/or you are out of shape. Either way, I would lower the intensity to 60% of max and increase the time spent doing the cardio; this way you'll lower the amount of catabolism...hopefully you will.

Mr.X

 

[Spud]

Thats what I figured. Im a little out of shape, but I beleive my heart-rate gets so high because of one, I do pretty intense cardio and two, Im on a ECA stack. Ill lower my intesity and pro-long my time, thanks Mr.X. What is a good length of time to do max cardio w/out becoming catabolic? I dont want to lose muscle! BTW I use a stationary bike for my cardio needs, 3-4 times a week.

 

[Mr.X]

Thats what I figured. Im a little out of shape, but I beleive my heart-rate gets so high because of one, I do pretty intense cardio and two, Im on a ECA stack. Ill lower my intesity and pro-long my time, thanks Mr.X. What is a good length of time to do max cardio w/out becoming catabolic? I dont want to lose muscle! BTW I use a stationary bike for my cardio needs, 3-4 times a week.

Do 45min at a low intensity pace. Just make sure you're around 60-70% HR and you'll be fine.

Mr.X

 

[PopiChulo]

I reach trhe 160-170 mark when I do my cardio but that is only if I do it after a lifting session when my heart rate is already elevated and I only do it for like 20min

 

[anthrax]

it also depends on your age

the older you are the lower you can go

 

[TheBigDog]

general equation is

(220-Age) = MHR

If 70% is your target zone, your target HR = MHR *0.7

Just FYI.