Weak in cardio, reasons why?

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ldsk
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Weak in cardio, reasons why?

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Every time i try to do cardio- running/elliptical/treadmill- heart rate is way above both the fat burning or the cardio training zone range for age and weight, about 20bpm over. I get short of breath super easy too. I'm a young and fairly fit girl in an average weight range, I do a moderate workout maybe 4 or 5 times a week and am fairly active otherwise. I'm vegetarian and eat pretty healthily. But I've always had this problem with running/cardio, and it's becoming a real pain. I had a mild case of asthma as a kid and while I don't have "attacks" now, an inhaler sometimes helps chest relax when this happens. However, it doesn't make it go away entirely. Is asthma what could be causing problem? I haven't been diagnosed with it recently. Is there anything I can do about this? I try to "strengthen" cardio but even a light stuff shoots heart rate way up, it doesn't feel like I'm any different for trying. thanks.
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Re: Weak in cardio, reasons why?

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Hello Idsk, nice to speak to you.

The asthma from the past might be triggering this issue perhaps.

Have you seen a doctor to have things like oxygen levels in the blood and lung function tested?
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Re: Weak in cardio, reasons why?

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Hi.

Did you get checked out with a doctor yet?
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Cardio works out the heart which in turn requires oxygen consumption. It's possible that your cardio is triggering some residual effects of asthma you had as a kid.

i recommend that you check with a doctor before doing intense cardio. You can also adapt your workout to something different like yoga.
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I agree with the others - get checked by a dr to ensure there isn't other issues involved.

When I was younger I kept asthma at bay when I was on a swim team - swimming laps and learning to control the breath as well as hold it for longer periods of time I think helped me. Maybe try some breathing exercises - either meditation or yoga breath/movement combinations - I've been doing some basic Qi Gong breathing with basic movements and it seems to help me
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Re: Weak in cardio, reasons why?

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How are you tracking your heart rate?
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