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Anyone had good results from raising heart rate regularly?

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sagebasil · 09/10/2025 06:37

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I'm older (61) and not especially fit, but have started going to the gym and doing work out on bike and treadmill get my heart rate to above 130/min.

Trying to build up to sustain for 30 mins - at around 20 mins presently - and aiming to do this 4 times a week...

Just wondered if others had done similar and what positive results you've had?

My aim is to improve overall level of fitness as don't really need to lose weight etc

OP posts:
WhiteAndBlack · 09/10/2025 07:24

Who gave you that number? It is too high to bring benefit and might actually do more harm.
You shouldn't train for long above your maximum heart. For heart benefits, you should be at 50% - 75% maximum heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is 159 and 75% of that is 119.