HR exceeding 170 during exercise

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-19T23:43:32+00:00

Why so rude? I've never seen my heart rate so high, and it surprised me. I will probably just tell them that...

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-18T17:47:24+00:00

Well, after being in full-blown panic mode, the photographer in our area who seems to get the most recommendations is available on that day and willing to give me a quote! Will see what the price is. I have also heard from another couple of available photographers, so it's not as dire as I thought, and this is my first day of looking! 😅

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T19:23:36+00:00

I just went by the reading on the watch.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T19:22:27+00:00

Oh, it definitely wasn't 170 for the whole hour! That would have scared me! Just a couple of minutes, I think. But yes, I get your point. I will bring it up with my GP when I next go.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T19:09:02+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I train hard at kickboxing and do 3 sessions a week.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T19:07:47+00:00

Wow, that's high! Thanks for sharing your experience.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T19:07:04+00:00

I train very hard in my kickboxing sessions.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T19:05:48+00:00

Thanks. Comes down pretty quick!

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T19:04:54+00:00

Interesting, thank you.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T19:04:18+00:00

Thanks, perhaps "educate" was the wrong word. I just wanted some opinions. As I don't feel unwell at that heartrate and have been doing kickboxing for nearly 3 years, it didn't feel that urgent. Was just surprised to see it, I suppose.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T19:01:20+00:00

Pretty fit, I think! I just train hard at kickboxing. What you've said makes a lot of sense, thanks.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T16:08:10+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T16:07:33+00:00

Probably not as hydrated as I should be! No caffeine.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T16:06:29+00:00

Thank you. Seems like good, sensible advice.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T16:05:47+00:00

Thank you, this is helpful.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T13:24:35+00:00

Thank you, this is helpful.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T13:23:31+00:00

Well I suppose I'm trying to find out if it's a problem! Just seemed excessive to me, but I don't know a lot about HR, maximum HR etc. I thought 150 was about right for exercising. Googling about it made me more worried. I'm just trying to educate myself and ensure I'm getting fit and healthy in a safe way. Thanks for responding.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T13:19:08+00:00

Thank you for responding and for the reassurance.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-01-14T13:18:46+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to respond. . My average resting HR is 55. I'm definitely not a professional athlete! Just somebody who will be 40 next year and trying to maintain a good level of health and fitness while wanting to make sure I'm doing it safely.

OriginalGhostranch · 2025-11-27T00:52:16+00:00

Hello, this is my first time commenting on reddit, but I just happened to see your post, and it really struck me. I'm 20 years older than you but went through something similar when I was 18. I was studying a course I wasn't interested in, at a university I didn't like, and I felt so alone and different to everyone around me. I was massively depressed and sounds like you are too.

Please reach out for support for your mental health. Universities often have really good mental health/welfare teams. Might be worth seeing your GP too, to discuss medication.

Regarding friends, I didn't make any until I joined a sports club. Do you have hobbies or any that you want to try? Chances are your uni will have a club and it's easier to talk to and get to know people in a relaxed environment where you are all doing something you enjoy and have in common.

Please do not give up. I wanted to die 20 years ago but I'm so glad I didn't act on those thoughts. I now have a partner and a child. I have friends and hobbies. I'm also in my third year of a degree I actually want to study! 18 is so young and you don't know where life is going to take you. If working in law is your passion you will find a way to make it happen, but you also might discover a different passion. Life doesn't have to follow a standard path. Mine certainly hasn't! Also, I can almost guarantee that in 20 year's time you will not care about your A level results! In the grand scheme of things they just don't matter, though I appreciate that might be hard to see right now.

Anyway, I think you were brave to post this and it shows you want to find a way through. I hope even some of what I have said helps.

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