The Blood Pressure Superthread
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I used the following formula of 220- my age ( 25 ) and determined that my maximum heart rate is 195 beats per minute. Following the step test it indicated that my blood pressure was 170/70 which would indicate that I had not breached my maximum heart rate and therefor not exceeded a safety standard for my own physical condition. I think that for the purposes of my heart rate being taken at the end of the step test was to determine whether my heart rate would decrease enough to a level that I could continue the testing? So in effect it is not a determination of my resting heart rate or blood pressure in general. I just calculated my resting heart rate at 9 beats per 10 seconds X 6 = 58 beats per minute which is according to the information that I obtained off of heart rate measurement websites within accetable standards for a person my age.
My results were as follows ( for heart rate and blood pressure):
Resting Heart Rate BPM = 60
Resting blood pressure Systolic 138 Diastolic 80
Final pulse after completeing Stage 6 ( final stage ) on step test was 27 beats per 10 seconds or 162 BPM my maximum training capacity is 195 BPM.
Post cardio training results:
170/70 for 2 minute recovery and 138/80 for 4 minute recovery and a final resting pulse of 78 beats after 4 minutes of rest.
My calculated VO2 max was 49.0
The person who gave me my test was very nice and based on my inquiry of my readings she assured me that I have nothing to worry about. I just hope that they are 100% accurate.
My results were as follows ( for heart rate and blood pressure):
Resting Heart Rate BPM = 60
Resting blood pressure Systolic 138 Diastolic 80
Final pulse after completeing Stage 6 ( final stage ) on step test was 27 beats per 10 seconds or 162 BPM my maximum training capacity is 195 BPM.
Post cardio training results:
170/70 for 2 minute recovery and 138/80 for 4 minute recovery and a final resting pulse of 78 beats after 4 minutes of rest.
My calculated VO2 max was 49.0
The person who gave me my test was very nice and based on my inquiry of my readings she assured me that I have nothing to worry about. I just hope that they are 100% accurate.
just to update this:
I did testing for my auxiliary police program this evening at 7:00pm and I got the following results
a blood pressure and heart rate of 120/80 and I did 46 consecutive pushups....75 sit ups........... I really hope that my physical results in PT that I did dont hold me back.
your replies are appreciated and wanted.
I did testing for my auxiliary police program this evening at 7:00pm and I got the following results
a blood pressure and heart rate of 120/80 and I did 46 consecutive pushups....75 sit ups........... I really hope that my physical results in PT that I did dont hold me back.
your replies are appreciated and wanted.
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Well, I finished the test today, and I passed. I was however shocked at my blood pressure results. Can anyone on here explain the following??? I get to the test, and the instructor takes my readings (BP. 146/85, HR 100), but I had my doctor's consent for the BP, so they let me take the Fitness Test. After the first step test, my BP was 154/87, which was expected, but after my second step test and after 2 min rest, my BP was down to 132/74, and heart rate at 90!!! I will also mention that i was completely relaxed before the initial reading... Anyways, everything else went smooth, and I am happy that I am one step closer to my goal!
Will my initial high reading affect my application status?
Anyways, the whole procedure itself was fairly simple, other than maybe having to keep in a chuckle when first hearing that step music!
Will my initial high reading affect my application status?
Anyways, the whole procedure itself was fairly simple, other than maybe having to keep in a chuckle when first hearing that step music!
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I call it PSP coat syndrome. Every time I go to the MIR for a BP reading, it's around 130/80, when I go for a PT test it's 145/95. So I always get a chit from the Doc before heading off for my PT test.
You're pumped to do the test and that will increase your BP, it's hard, if not impossible, to keep your BP low when you know damn well you're going to be running in the next 15 min. Just a little bit of anticipation and some nervousness, nothing to worry about and I doubt it will be a problem. It's been a pain in the butt for me at times, but it's never stopped me from doing anything in the CF.
You're pumped to do the test and that will increase your BP, it's hard, if not impossible, to keep your BP low when you know damn well you're going to be running in the next 15 min. Just a little bit of anticipation and some nervousness, nothing to worry about and I doubt it will be a problem. It's been a pain in the butt for me at times, but it's never stopped me from doing anything in the CF.
I echo Inch's comments. I did my test a couple of weeks ago and the staff doing the prep on me told me my blood pressure was a bit high. Now, that was the first time in my life I'd ever been told my blood pressure was high. Also, I had it taken by an MO just a few months ago and nothing was out of sorts. Only explanation can be that it was pre-test anticipation.
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Also, if you passed the test then no, you're high BP level won't come back to haunt you. They would have told you about any failure.
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What actually is the acceptable blood pessure range for enrolment? Mine is hovering around 140/82. 
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Jordan said:
Jordan, your seem to be in the safe zone. I don't think you need to worry about it too much. I on another hand, have to knock it down 10 points or so.
I tried testing in the local pharmacy, they have these "self service" blood pressure testing machines. and on the sticker it indicates that 140 is high.
My medical is in about 3 weeks and I am getting little bit nervous. No more tea and coffee for me! :
, and the doughnuts too gone bye, bye. :crybaby:Hey Geo,
How do you manage to keep it that low?
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Here's a pretty good chart that explains a lot about blood pressure.
http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/medicine/blood-pressure.htm
Mine is normally right around the normal level (and I'm a smoker), although my pulse is usually about 80 bpm (always has been high).
Last time I did the CF ExPres test, the PSP person who took my BP said it was 130/40. I really doubt the accuracy of that one. :
More info here.
http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/medicine/blood-pressure.htm
Mine is normally right around the normal level (and I'm a smoker), although my pulse is usually about 80 bpm (always has been high).
Last time I did the CF ExPres test, the PSP person who took my BP said it was 130/40. I really doubt the accuracy of that one. :
More info here.
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Interesting links. Any for the diabetes/glycemie (sugar rate) ? I'm not seeing any on Vaughns page ...
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PMedMoe said:
Great links! Very helpful. I have a better understanding now.
Thanks PMedMoe!
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Marinero2008 said:Great links! Very helpful. I have a better understanding now.
Thanks PMedMoe!
You're welcome!!
Yrys said:
Google is your friend!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemia
Yrys
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PMedMoe said:Google is your friend!!
Thank, is that page trustworthy ?
I don't mind wikipedia for history or general informations, but for medical, I would prefer another page or a post (by you or a med) saying it is OK ...
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Heh... everyone knows that RSMs live an exemplary lifestyle (Marinero2008 said:
NOT!)Since I passed on the big stick to my successor
- No longer have to deal with disciplinary matters very much..... life is :boring:(I've also dropped 50+ Lbs from my chunkiest self)... Flying a desk these days
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