I had not given this any thought before but someone at work mentioned resting heart rates the other day and then I read something else about it, so I decided to measure it.
As I type this, feeling very rested, I measured it at only 57bpm.
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/how-a-healthy-heart-works/your-heart-rate
I do sometimes experience dizziness but only when I stand up too quickly (when I can also temporarily go blind for a few seconds) though this does not happen very often, so presumably that is nothing to worry about.
Anyone else measured their heat rate and what were your results?
Has anyone managed to lower your resting heart rate by improving your fitness?
As I type this, feeling very rested, I measured it at only 57bpm.
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/how-a-healthy-heart-works/your-heart-rate
So, it's under that, which initially seems worrying, but it sounds like maybe should not be concerned, as...Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute (bpm). A normal heart rate is between 60 and 100 bpm while you’re resting.
However, it will vary depending on when it’s measured and what you were doing immediately before the reading.
I am not an athlete but I like to think I am reasonably fit, so presumably a rate of only a little under 60 is not a health risk and is a good sign?For some people such as athletes, bradycardia doesn’t pose a health risk. But if you have a low heart rate and are experiencing symptoms like fainting, fatigue and dizziness then you should make an appointment with your GP.
I do sometimes experience dizziness but only when I stand up too quickly (when I can also temporarily go blind for a few seconds) though this does not happen very often, so presumably that is nothing to worry about.
Anyone else measured their heat rate and what were your results?
Has anyone managed to lower your resting heart rate by improving your fitness?