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john11663
john11663

My Polar heart monitor read 165 BPM playing squash I was worried it was too high & told the doctor that then had a stress test in his hospital

He stopped it at 135 BPM and approved me to continue playing squash

My monitor read 186 BPM a couple of days ago after walking off the squash court 

When practicing on court alone yesterday I stopped after it read 151 BPM not because I was exhausted

After getting out of bed this morning my RHR was 50 BPM, its been as low as 44

I'm a 74 year old male John

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  • derek76
    derek76 john11663

    Posted

    Although your Doctor approved you continuing perhaps it is time to give up Squash as it is such a strenuous game.
  • gpgp
    gpgp john11663

    Posted

    Sorry to say (as I am a fan of people keeping up with sport) that I agree with derek76.

    squash requires such extreme bursts of energy that it can lead to problems and injury. 

    Time to find another sport!

  • bobfr636
    bobfr636 john11663

    Posted

    I must say John you are an extremely healthy person. Recommended heart rate for exercise is usually 85 % of your calculated maximum heart rate as follows 220-your age = max heart rate. 220-74= 126 85% of wich is your recommended exercise BPM. You must have led a very healthy life with a very healthy diet.

    Congrats.

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