Thanks, unfortunately the website actually isn’t that helpful and doesn’t answer my specific questions - if the specific information is there then it’s well hidden. The terms ‘wordy’ and ‘waffle’ comes to my mind, but that’s perhaps harsh and the intended audience might be well served by text pointing folk in general directions. Some people do do themselves ‘a mischief’ by overexercising (Andrew Marr comes to mind) and I do know someone who dropped dead when a major blood vessel suddenly broke.Jdsk wrote: ↑27 Jan 2022, 2:55pmThe medical advice is pretty simple and pretty consistent:Carlton green wrote: ↑27 Jan 2022, 2:35pmWhilst out taking my own expertise I wondered about the value of and risks involved in such high heart rates - burst a blood vessel, etc. During exercise what are the beneficial, healthy and safe ranges of heart rate?
Take exercise. Don't worry about that sort of adverse effect. Consider talking to your GP as in the age-appropriate advice from the NHS. Have your blood pressure measured once every 5 years. Talk to your GP if you develop any symptoms that concern you.
"Physical activity guidelines for older adults":
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/p ... er-adults/
There are different pages for different ages.
Jonathan
For what it’s worth I try to stick to moderate levels of exercise (similar to the NHS example of pushing a mower) but, of course, sometimes get drawn into higher intensity whilst peddling up hill and pushing myself to maintain a pace. Doctors, GP’s anyway, are busy people who are overloaded by demand. I’m particular fortunate to have a good local practice but in these Covid times they are struggling, failing even, to see patients and really haven’t the luxury of seeing the not clearly unwell for lifestyle advise.