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Expert: - 3/18/2010


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I am a 43 year-old woman and in good shape, even though my numbers don't exactly show this (5'5", 159lbs). I do 45-60 mins of cardio 3-5 days/week and strength train 2-3 days/week. I carry my weight in my hips, butt and thighs so running is a challenge but I love it. My heart rate can get up to 165 at times and I'm wondering if this is dangerous. I don't tend to feel lightheaded and it goes down quickly when I slow to a walk. I run 3-6 miles each session and am working toward my second half-marathon. Any advice?

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Hi Angie,
Your heart rate is fine for a person your age. As long as you are not feeling light headed after working out you're OK.
Just keep on doing what you are doing and you should be fine.
Good luck with training for your 2nd half marathon.
Thank You,
Bonnie

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Bonnie Hardie

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I am a Personal Trainer-Aerobics Instructor-Boot Camp Instructor in South East Florida. I can answer questions about finding your proper heart rate-the different types of Aerobic classes,proper workouts, interval training. Please do not ask me to design a training program for you-if you want a specific program designed for you-please sign up for online personal training from me. Online Personal Training!!! www.fitnessgenerator.com/rpbfitcamp

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I have been a Group Exercise Instructor and Boot Camp Instructor both in major gyms and running my own outdoor Aerobic/Boot Camp classes at a local park.

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Certified by:ACE-AFAA-IFFA-NESTA. Certified in: Personal Training-Nutrition-Aerobics-Senior Fitness-Womens Fitness Special Interest in combatting Childhood Obesity.

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