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About 1 month ago I started going to the gym after a few months and when I use the cardio machines like bicycle my heart rate goes up to 195 bpm, according to the machine. Also, after 2 or 3 minutes of light exercise I get chest pain, dizziness, nausea and shortness of breath. What could be causing this?
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kathy219 lola08257
Posted
Hi!
I recently joined the gym & my HR jumped as high as 200. I have afib so it is all over the place, but I am on rate controlled meds so this concerned me.
However, I had no pain, chest discomfort or dizzyness.
I asked my cardiologist about it and her response was those machines aren't always accurate. She said that unless I was having symptoms I was okay.
I still kind of worry when it gets over 150, but if I slow down my intensity it comes down.
I would check with your doc though since you're having symptoms. You don't say your age, meds or medical conditions so it's hard to guess.
Kathy
jen86183 lola08257
Posted
Ho Lola,
Your heart rate should go up when you exercise, it is good for the heart. You are not supposed to get chest pain, are you over weight, young?