Improved resting heart rate...

[TerriDoodle 6]

I've been kinda watching my resting heart rate because it's a good measure of how your health is improving (or not!). In the past few years like when I take my BP at home or at the dr's office, I've never noticed a heart rate below about 72. I've measured it the last 3 nights and am getting readings in the high 50's and low 60's!! I suppose it's a result of my recent love affair with exercise....but WOW....so soon and with such good results?? I've only been at it about 6 weeks!

Lets see....

10 beats/min = 600 beats/hr

600 beats/hr = 14,400/day

14,400/day = 5,256,000/year

5,256,000/year x 30 years = 157,680,000 heartbeats saved

Hmmm...I think I just added 6 years to my heart's life! :biggrin1: Could that be right??

[Banded Bob 1]

I have the same thing. my resting rate is under 60 bpm. to the point my primary physician was concerned about it. I wonder if its the bodys response to eating so much less. it may be trying to conserve energy by slowing down a bit.

[Irish Rose 0]

With a resting heart rate of 76+ pre-band / exercise, this was the first big change I noticed as well. I have been exercising consistently (30-40 mins. cardio 5-6x week, weight training 2-3x week) for about 6 weeks now, and my resting heart rate is now around 60 bpm. My mom, who is in much better shape than I am, belongs to a running club, and her coach confirmed this is one of the most immediate benefits of regular exercise. Of course, you may want to confirm with your doctor, but if you are feeling good, I would just chalk it up as one of the many benefits of increased activity. Good luck!:welldoneclap: