Resting Heart Rate

KarenG. · January 11, 2008

Since I have been running and spinning my resting heart rate has dropped to 50-52 which seems really low but my research says that for a "highly trained athlete" it is normal. Now although I have been working out a lot for the past 4 months I do not consider myself a highly trained athlete - has anyone else had that happen to them. I am concerned that it is an indicator of something else.

losingjusme · January 11, 2008

my resting HR has dropped significantly as well. pre-op i was about 90-92 bpm, now it's norm is about 55ish, but it has dropped lower than that when i am literally doing nothing but sitting on the couch not moving.

jmarruda · January 11, 2008

Never noticed, but I'll check it out this weekend!

KarenG. · January 11, 2008

my resting HR has dropped significantly as well. pre-op i was about 90-92 bpm, now it's norm is about 55ish, but it has dropped lower than that when i am literally doing nothing but sitting on the couch not moving.

I am really glad to hear that yours is low too! I was getting worried!

Suzzzie. · January 11, 2008

My RHR has always been upper 40-50. When I had my EKG done for pre-op the nurse actually asked me "Do you workout a lot?" Haha. I was nearly 400 punds! I laughed and said "Do I LOOK like I workout a lot?!?!" Too funny.

FYI, normal RHR should be 60-100 for adults.

rharriet62 · January 12, 2008

I also work out tons and my RHR is always around 54 for the last few years. In fact, two years ago, I had a pulmonary embolism (PE) and was in the ER...with a RHR of 54 and oxygen saturation level of 100%! After taking my history, including my excercise level, they had TWO interns come in and examine in because I was NOT the typical looking or presenting patient with a PE. My doc was amazed and said, "You have the heart of an athlete!" Yeah, and I was 303 lbs at the time but was a runner! TOO FUNNY!!!! SO, I think you sound normal for someone who works out a lot! GOOD FOR YOU!