Is a heart rate of 150 during running normal?
Disease description:
My resting heart rate has always been relatively fast. Yesterday during the physical test, I happened to measure my heart rate with a fitness tracker, which showed 150. Is a heart rate of 150 during running considered normal?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
A heart rate of 150 beats per minute during running is, in most cases, a normal physiological response for adults who exercise regularly.
The target heart rate zone (THR) for adults is approximately 50% to 85% of the maximum heart rate, with the maximum heart rate generally estimated using the formula 220 minus age. For example, a 30-year-old person would have an estimated maximum heart rate of about 190 beats per minute, and their target heart rate zone would range from approximately 95 to 162 beats per minute. Therefore, a heart rate of 150 beats per minute may represent a moderate intensity level of exercise for this individual.
During physical activity, the heart rate while running typically falls between 110 and 150 beats per minute. A heart rate of 150 beats per minute during running is within this normal range. After stopping running and resting for a while, the heart rate will gradually return to the normal resting range. If persistent abnormal heart rate or other discomfort occurs during or after running, the person should stop exercising immediately and seek medical attention promptly.
