Max heart rate 215

[tamakoshi]

hey im almost 21 and i recently started the gym, i noticed
that my max heart rate is 215. couple months ago i had done Echocardiography and ECG (Electrocardiogram) and the doctor said
that my heart was normal.
Is 215bpm dangerous or not??

[littlegreenman1]

No. Not dangerous.
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Both opinions are equally valid based on the information provided.  I guess my point is: why does and anonymous, worth every penny we spent on med school opinion make you feel better than your doc's who looked at detailed information?

I've said this on this forum before: that doc is the only one who doesn't love you that cares if his diagnosis is correct and has a stake on if you live or die. So... Go. Live.

I disagree with Michelle. You have clearance from your heart doc that knows you. Work out hard. Hit it HARD. No excuses.

[tamakoshi]

well after i stop running my heart rate from
215 goes to 175 within a minute.
the doctor said my heart is ok.
my resting heart rhythm approx 75 bpm.
its just that i got a bit confused cuz of 215 bpm......

[MichelleP_3811]

What did the doctor tell you about it?  You are young and your heart has the ability to go faster than older people.  I believe the real concern is if your heart responds correctly after you stop.  Does it drop pretty quickly back to normal once you stop?  I suspect once you get more conditioned it will drop but until then there is a formula for figuring your max heart rate which is to subtract your age from 220.  This would mean yours is around 199.  That doesn't mean your heart can't go higher and I do believe general formulas are impossible to be correct for all people if you tend towards a higher resting rate your max rate may be higher but in general they say it is safe if you don't go beyond that rate.  Two things to keep in mind while working out is make sure you are well hydrated.  If not this can cause you issues as well alternate your work out from vigorous to light.  While doing cardio do a routine similar to something like 4-5 minutes of moderate level with 30 second bursts at an all out fast pace.  This won't tax your heart as much as going full all out the whole time you are there.  But the main thing to keep in mind is if you are not having any troubling symptoms with the high rate and your heart response correctly after you stop then it just could be your heart needs a bit of time to get more conditioned or you have a heart that is faster than average.  Take care and just try not to push too hard and see if that helps