tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364062761827224922.post3211215377217130749..comments2023-09-22T07:20:54.259-05:00Comments on The Active Joe: Angry and Frustrated - Pregnancy Running Heart Rate Test 1!Libby Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15909833677711055107noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364062761827224922.post-75451197159800594142010-06-07T10:55:27.012-05:002010-06-07T10:55:27.012-05:00I know no one wants to use the dreadmill (Paula...I know no one wants to use the dreadmill (Paula's popular term for it) but I would try running on your treadmill with a fan blowing directly on you and test your heartrate. You may find that running outside is off limits but inside might be a different story.Courtney Ridingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364062761827224922.post-40012607120904397392010-06-06T13:44:50.943-05:002010-06-06T13:44:50.943-05:00Not sure when you did your test, but today was HOT...Not sure when you did your test, but today was HOT. I couldn't keep my heart rate at/under 140 today unless I was walking (and I'm not pregnant :-P). Granted, the Texas summer is only going to get hotter, but the heat definitely increases your level of exertion.Wangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693162604499013030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364062761827224922.post-38422513374227100032010-06-06T11:41:49.458-05:002010-06-06T11:41:49.458-05:00The 140 heart rate is very old school. New recomm...The 140 heart rate is very old school. New recommendations use 'perceived exertion'. 140 is very arbitrary and feels different to each person. You might want to get a second opinion. I have been through training with experts on prenatal fitness and there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to run with a healthy pregnancy. I have some articles that I can send you when I get home (I'm commenting from my phone )<br /><br />Don't get discouraged. You will be able to get through this and have a wonderful prize at the endLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364062761827224922.post-68129956151810532992010-06-06T11:07:00.849-05:002010-06-06T11:07:00.849-05:00Don't give up, I find it hard to believe that ...Don't give up, I find it hard to believe that every running pregnant woman kept her heart rate under 140. You were a runner before, I say keep researching. Good luck.Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707434221124126774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364062761827224922.post-63579926659559714942010-06-06T10:53:07.353-05:002010-06-06T10:53:07.353-05:00Wow, Libby, that does sound frustrating. My first ...Wow, Libby, that does sound frustrating. My first thought was "how does that compare to your pre-pregnancy running heart rates, but seeing as how you ran with a borrowed monitor, I was figuring you likely wouldn't know. I own a HR monitor that I never use, so no finger-pointing...it just sucks. <br /><br />Maybe try it on a treadmill in an air-conditioned gym? Lord knows it not close to the same, but I'm guessing the bike and swimming will be friendlier. Better luck with your Doc next time.Gaslight ;-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08925932548497620589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364062761827224922.post-63079709479291751072010-06-06T10:51:49.145-05:002010-06-06T10:51:49.145-05:00Ok- a few thoughts. I certainly don't want to...Ok- a few thoughts. I certainly don't want to disagree with your doctor- he/she knows best....but it is my understanding that the 140 HR is kind of "old school". (here's a quote from an article:<br />“One of the keys is whether a woman exercised before her pregnancy,” says Burke. “If she exercised at 70 percent of her maximum heart rate (age subtracted from 220 times .70) before she became pregnant, she might be able to continue at that rate even if that number is above the 140 beats per minute (bpm) benchmark that has been established for pregnancy. Otherwise, she should keep her heart rate below 140 bpm at all times during her pregnancy. The Polar monitor will help her follow her doctors recommendation.” http://www.howtobefit.com/heart-rate-during-pregnancy.htm<br /><br />That being said- I think the effects of the heat are what you need to be concerned about...your core body temperature is already elevated because of the baby, you may tend to be a bit dehydrated....so consider doing the test inside on a treadmill or at a cooler time of day. Stay hydrated and cool because those things cause everyones HR to be elevated. <br />Runner's World has a pretty good book about Running in Pregnancy- you might want to check it out.<br />If it continues to stay higher- you might even consider water running (although in my opinion it is about as fun as watching grass grow). <br />Try it inside and see what happens.<br />JenniferJennifer Kimblenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364062761827224922.post-68593975863418575482010-06-06T10:50:20.101-05:002010-06-06T10:50:20.101-05:00Such a pain! For what its worth, what I've he...Such a pain! For what its worth, what I've heard both in class and in my reading is that in addition to the heart rate rule there are two other rules. 1. You should be able to hold a conversation while you are running, and 2. If you were running a lot before pregnancy (which obviously you were) then maintaining that level of activity, perhaps slightly decreased, should be fine. <br /><br />So if while your heart rate is around 160 you can still carry on a conversation, seems like you could be good to go. Hope you are able to come to a conclusion that both you and your doctor are happy with!Jonathan Pagannoreply@blogger.com