Is a heart rate of 160 bpm during running normal?
Disease description:
I regularly monitor my body’s responses during exercise. Could you please tell me whether a heart rate of 160 bpm while running is normal?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Liu Shilei
Heart rate during running is closely related to exercise intensity. Running speed directly influences heart rate: if your heart rate reaches 160 bpm during slow jogging—a low-intensity activity—this may indicate impaired cardiopulmonary function, warranting evaluation including an echocardiogram. In contrast, a heart rate of 160 bpm following high-intensity running is generally considered normal. For optimal health, it is advisable to avoid high-intensity exercise regularly and instead opt for slow jogging.
