Heart acts funny when heart rate goes up.

[DeeDee5280]

I am 27 year old female. I started eating better and doing sweating to the oldies because I needed something low impact because of hip and back problems. The problem is every time my heart rate goes up after warming up and doing the aerobics part it beats real funny, It feels like it is flipping in my chest and I feel tired after words. I don't know what to do? I don't want to quit exercising as I am obese and need to lose weight.

[janetswe]

Are you eating enough before you exercise as your blood sugar can drop very fast when exercising and you can become hypoglycemic and have fast heart rhythm.  I suggest not exercising on an empty stomach. A good check up by your doctor is important too before beginning any exercise program. I am an RN

[ireneo]

It's great that you're taking charge and doing everything to improve your health. It's difficult to do at times. My question - you mentioned your weight. Did you talk to your doctor before starting this aerobic exercise? Perhaps you're doing a bit too much, too fast. Since your heart acts up during your exercise program, it would be very easy for the doctor to put a Holter monitor on you for 24 hours and record what your heart is doing. Then he/she could explain it, give you peace of mind and work out an exercise program that would be safe and fun. Keep up the good work.

[upbeat633]

I second Jerzeegal. You need to see your doctor to have a checkup and tell him/her about your heart. It may be nothing at all, but you need to have it checked by a doctor.

[Jerzeegal]

If this happens everytime you exercise then my suggestion would be to go to your doctor and get a complete checkup. He may recommend you go to a cardiologist ( which isn't a bad idea even if your primary care physician doesn't suggest it)

Good Luck
Jerz

[DeeDee5280]

Why doesn't anybody answer?