So, I have an issue. Have always had a high heart rate. !00-110 is normal for me and always has been, even when I was little (size and age wise) Exercising is a pain in the butt at the gym, because all the machines cut off once I reach 180-200 (very quickly) and I can't get much done. It's odd, because, I am not tired or fatigued, even at that high of a heart rate. I know that the machines aren't accurate really, but I check my own pulse, and it's pretty much on the mark. I'm also very irregular with my heart rate too. Is it possible to lower my heart rate over time, and how? The reccommended is 128 while excercising for normal people at my weight. But, I'm almost there already. What to do?

How about restorative yoga, pilates or tai chi? You are still exercising but at a slower pace, that wouldn't elevate your heart rate as much.
What does your doctor say about your heart rate? Have you checked your blood pressure at all?

My blood pressure is normal 120/69. Dr hasn't said anything about it. Just that cardio is good for me and I need to lose weight. Hasn't said anything about my HR.

Have you ever mentioned this to your doctor? Like brought it up as a concern? They might have thought your elevated HR was nerves or something. You should bring it up.

I can be an issue with hyperthyroidism, too much cortisol and probably other stuff. Are you possibly over-training? Rapid heart rate is one of the symptoms of that.

You really should see a cardiologist. 100 resting pulse is extremely high.

Im aware. Im a nursing school student. Its strange. Sitting its 70-80, normal, but standing its higher. My instructors have never seen it before. I guess ill need a stress test or some such crap. But im wondering how to lower your HR through training. I hear and lnow of athletes who had high pulse rates and through strenuous training , would be considered bradycardic by any med dr.

There are some people for whom exercise doesn't really help like that, you could be one of them. It's been a few years since I read about that, so I don't know if I'd be able to find the article still.

walk walk walk, and walk some more. And if you're trying to get rid of fat, that's what you should be doing anyway. Working harder isn't the answer, especially if your heart has to work extra hard now. Keep walking and your heart rate will come down. It did for me anyway

Funny, most of the time my heart rate is the same as before LC. But on occasion,I feel I have trouble getting my heart rate up sufficiently during exercise.

What is your haemoglobin, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium levels? If anyone of those are off and you are overweight your heart rate goes up faster than it would as if you are overweight alone. Add meditation as part of your training I went to nursing school to and I know what stress will do to you even if you don't think you have any. Oh and check any meds and supplements for ingredients that maybe stimulants your not aware of.