Over stressed heart

[lcdrstro]

I am 48 years old. I believe that I am in relatively good shape. I have been running 3-4 miles M-F, without fail, for the past 2 1/2 years. In the past I have run long distances, including both half marathons and a full. Lately though, my heart beats extremely fast and I get light headed and dizzy if I engage in heavy incline running, or if I leap, jump or bend down and back up suddenly. I have begun wearing a heart monitor when I run. My average heart rate is 142. My resting heart rate is about 65. When I run fast (for me this is a 7:30 minute mile), my heart rate goes up to 152, which I think is fine. I am concerned though about my heart at other times. Why does my body react abnormally when engaged in high incline running, jumping or bending exercises?
Lcdrstro

[priority1]

Sounds like your blood pressure is having a hard time equalizing back out.  Get your BP checked while sitting, and laying down.  See if there is a big difference.

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

All the heart rates values mentioned by you are fine and normal.

Your heart rate will increase with any form of exercise or cardio.

Climbing a mountain or high incline running and jumping are high intensity exercises so your heart rate will increase further.

I would suggest you to check all your vitals including blood pressure, blood haemoglobin and get an ecg done to rule out any arrythmias.

Take care!

[compnet]

You may have imbalanced electrolytes (Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Sodium).

You may benefit from taking a magnesium supplement.

Some of the safer and more effective forms include: Taurate, Glycinate, and Citrate (latter can be laxitative, so take with food).