Is my heart rate normal for being out of shape

[dmbfan07cb]

I did about 40 jumping jacks took a 2 minute breather then ran down stairs and did 45 more, then took my heart rate and it was between 190-200bpm  -  the jumping jacks took maybe1 minute each time.

I checked it again immediately after and it was at 170, 30 seconds later it was 150 and about 5 minutes later it had gone down to about 109.  20 minutes after it was in the 90's.

is this normal for my heart rate to jump up so high?
while i was doing the second set of jumping jacks (while my heart rate was near 200) i was able to have a conversation with my friend, i was out of breath but not enough to where I couldnt talk

Does this sound like a problem?

[Bigjay101]

I am laying down right now and its 100 bpm lolol i am 28.

[Bigjay101]

When i get up and walk my heart rate. Go to. 120. And some times stay for 2 hrs. I dont go out much stay in my room and work on my pc. I. Been doing this for 1 year and. I am afred to. Go to the gym last time my bpm was 189. After 1 hr. Working out stay like that for 3 hrs. And my hands sweet and i get dizzy. Alot.

[bgrimes86]

The Klonopin is going to help keep your heart rate down because it is a central nervous system depressant, but after several months of continuous use, it will no longer be of any help. This is because the brain senses that things are working too slowly, so it gradually speeds up your nervous system in order to compensate for its "depressed" condition. Basically, it is only good for short-term usage. A beta blocker would be good long-term medication for you, with a Klonopin taken as needed when things get rough. And no, a beta blocker probably isn't going to bring your heart rate below 50, considering your condition.

Good luck,

Ben

[MAB22]

Sounds like your heart is recovering better.  86 sounds pretty good to me.  It sounds like you need to get back in better shape.  You said you were bed ridden for 5 months?  That is a long time.  Why don't you try a walking program.  30 minutes a day for 5 days per week.  Maybe you can get up to 30 minutes 2 times per day.  You can always increase or decrease the time depending if you get sore or heart rate goes too high.  I think those jumping jacks may be too high intensity for you right now.  After a few weeks of walking, you can try the jumping jacks again and see how your heart responds.  Perhaps you can advance to walking/jogging.  You are young and don't seem overweight, so a beta blocker is a definite last resort and I agree with you that may not want to try.  Do you have anything wrong with your heart?  It doesn't sound like it, just anxiety perhaps.  It sounds like you may be successful with a fairly low intensity cardiovascular program, going on to a more intense program (jumping jacks and such) as your fitness improves.  Best of luck to you and hope your health improves.

[dmbfan07cb]

ok I did the exercise again.  This time i did two sets 0f 30 jumping jacks 2 hours after taking klonopin.

at the end of my 1st set i took my heart rate for 30 seconds and it was 136bpm
I immediately started on the other set of 30 and after that counted my HR for 30 seconds and it was 178.

at that point I counted my heart rate for 60 seconds and it was 134.
it took about 3 minutes for it to get below 120
it hovered at 100-109 for about a minute
then I sat down and counted again for 60 seconds and my HR was 86bpm

Is this more normal or is it about the same?  My heart rate still got to nearly 180 with mere jumping jacks,  but its recovering rather quickly.

[dmbfan07cb]

I'm afraid a beta blocker will make my heart rate too slow, because at night my resting heart rate can occasionally dip into the 50's but is usually in the mis 60's

[dmbfan07cb]

I have been getting better about the fast heart rate for no reason, but my psych said that if i'm not better after 2 months of this klonopin he wants me to take a beta blocker.  so that is a possibility for me if i don't improve soon.  it does seem like my heart recovers pretty quick, and i am severely out of shape i was bed ridden for the last 5 months pretty much

[bgrimes86]

First off, the fact that your heart rate can go from 170 to 150 after 30 seconds and then down to 109 after 5 minutes indicates that you have a healthy heart rate recovery, so be glad.
However, 40 jumping jacks should not bring your heart rate up to 200 unless you are EXTREMELY out of shape and excercising to the point of exhaustion. You have exceded your maximum heart rate after going over 198, which shouldn't happen unless you're engaging in strenous aerobic excercise. Maximum heart rate is calculated by subtracting your age from 220.
You're not in any danger, but your heart is working too hard. After reading over so many of your posts, it sound like your body is stuck in a hyperadrenergic state. I've taken an interest in you because I was where you are a year ago; your posts sound like they were written by me...seriously.
Do you know what you need? A BETA BLOCKER. Honestly, it will stop all of this crazy, heart-related nonsense that you've been suffering from. It did for me. They work by binding to beta receptors on the heart and other beta receptors throughout the body, thereby blocking the effects of adrenaline and slowing down your overactive nervous system. I take Atenolol, which is great stuff. I urge you to ask your doctor about taking one. If you get it through your psychiatrist, you may have to beg, but it's worth a shot.

Good luck!

- Ben