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vini3535 · 01-21-2011, 05:47 PM

Hello, I'm 44 years old, don't smoke or drink 5' - 9" 175LBS. BP 125/83. I recently started working out - cardio. I notice when my heart rate gets above 180 I start to get a slight pain in my left shoulder. When I slow it down it goes away. I suffer from GERD. But now I'm starting to worry it might be Angina. Also, I should mention when I work out on an empty stomach it's not as bad. TIA

jeda · 01-22-2011, 07:31 AM

Yes, your symptoms seems to indicate angina.

But with 44 years and starting with exercise, who has tell you to go above 180bpm?

I would say that to start training at your age 140-160 bpm is more than enough. Theoretically 176 (220-44) should be you maximum HR and training should be at 80-90% of it.

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