Author Topic: resting heart rate.. (Read 3312 times)

MAXX · « **on:** October 11, 2020, 02:49:37 AM »

So my woman downloaded this app that measures resting heart rate and we tested it for fun. Hers was around 38 and mine was 65...

Which is higher than average and definately not "athlete territory". They say your heart has a limited amount of beats in a lifetime. Like a car engine mileage. $:-\$ Maybe it's time to up the cardio.

What's yours?

MAXX · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2020, 03:01:03 AM »

The Greenland shark has a resting heartrate of 5 beats per minute and can life to around 400 years

https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/can-weird-shark-show-us-how-live-centuries-ncna812671

Mayday · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2020, 04:19:55 AM »

Generally mid 50s which is with some minimal exercise.

Being moderately fit mine drops to mid 40s.

Flexacon · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2020, 04:25:30 AM »

Mid 50s and that's with minimal cardio the last 6 months.

I actually find it slightly concerning it's that low with my current level of cardiovascular fitness.

That figure of 38 OP mentioned is also concerning!

Mayday · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2020, 04:32:25 AM »

Quote from: Flexacon on October 11, 2020, 04:25:30 AM

Mid 50s and that's with minimal cardio the last 6 months.

I actually find it slightly concerning it's that low with my current level of cardiovascular fitness.

That figure of 38 OP mentioned is also concerning!

Just genetics and mid 50s is fine. My Mum is the same and she is healthy as.

A HR of 38 doesn't sound right as the.fittest pro cyclists will be low 40s and very few dip into the 30s.

funk51 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2020, 04:33:59 AM »

after the open heart surgery I track my oxygen and heart rate daily. it's usually between 95-97 oxygen and 48-54 resting heart rate. then after 40 minutes cardio it jumps to like 125.

robcguns · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2020, 05:06:16 AM »

Mine is usually mid fifties.

IroNat · « **Reply #7 on:** October 11, 2020, 05:10:11 AM »

Mid 60's for me.

Better to live hard with a higher resting heartrate, experiencing the extreme joys of life as a true Getbigger, than to live a meaningless dull life to 100 with a low resting heartrate.

nzgs · « **Reply #8 on:** October 11, 2020, 05:18:04 AM »

My father has a resting heart rate of 40, he's overweight and smoked for most of his life. He just has genetically very low blood pressure, resting heart rate is only an indicator of health it is not a sure sign of it. A better way is to measure blood oxygenation with a fingertip scanner.

IroNat · « **Reply #9 on:** October 11, 2020, 05:25:10 AM »

Quote from: nzgs on October 11, 2020, 05:18:04 AM

My father has a resting heart rate of 40, he's overweight and smoked for most of his life. He just has genetically very low blood pressure, resting heart rate is only an indicator of health it is not a sure sign of it. A better way is to measure blood oxygenation with a fingertip scanner.

I have one of those and my oxygenation is always 98+%.

MAXX · « **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2020, 05:27:30 AM »

Quote from: Mayday on October 11, 2020, 04:32:25 AM

Just genetics and mid 50s is fine. My Mum is the same and she is healthy as.

A HR of 38 doesn't sound right as the.fittest pro cyclists will be low 40s and very few dip into the 30s.

yeah I thought it was really low too. She's not a super athlete or anything. Trains almost every day mostly cardio but not like she would do well in competitions.

I do almost no cardio though only take walks. And only strength for training. Will start doing some cardio HIIT again to get some better heart health.

Quote from: nzgs on October 11, 2020, 05:18:04 AM

My father has a resting heart rate of 40, he's overweight and smoked for most of his life. He just has genetically very low blood pressure, resting heart rate is only an indicator of health it is not a sure sign of it. A better way is to measure blood oxygenation with a fingertip scanner.

Yes her bloodpressure was always pretty low. She doesn't smoke or drink and eats really healthy.

funk51 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 11, 2020, 05:35:48 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on October 11, 2020, 05:25:10 AM

I have one of those and my oxygenation is always 98+%.

that's really good mine was that for one day when I checked it.

Flexacon · « **Reply #12 on:** October 11, 2020, 05:50:06 AM »

Quote from: nzgs on October 11, 2020, 05:18:04 AM

My father has a resting heart rate of 40, he's overweight and smoked for most of his life. He just has genetically very low blood pressure, resting heart rate is only an indicator of health it is not a sure sign of it. A better way is to measure blood oxygenation with a fingertip scanner.

Isn't how quick your heart rate returns to normal after exercise the best measure of heart (cardiovascular) health?

My 80 yearold mother who lives with heart failure regularly hits 100% on those oxygen monitors, so I'm not sure if it's a best measure of heart health.

Kwon · « **Reply #13 on:** October 11, 2020, 05:52:02 AM »

Haven't checked it, but i am guessing mid 80s or so these days.

SOMEPARTS · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2020, 05:54:25 AM »

Quote from: funk51 on October 11, 2020, 04:33:59 AM

then after watching CNN and MSNBC it jumps to like 125.

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2020, 05:57:35 AM »

Quote from: MAXX on October 11, 2020, 02:49:37 AM

So my woman downloaded this app that measures resting heart rate and we tested it for fun. Hers was around 38 and mine was 65...

Which is higher than average and definately not "athlete territory". They say your heart has a limited amount of beats in a lifetime. Like a car engine mileage. $:-\$ Maybe it's time to up the cardio.

What's yours?

Isn't that counterintuitive though? The more exercise you do, the more your heart beats, the faster you die.

funk51 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2020, 06:05:53 AM »

Quote from: SOMEPARTS on October 11, 2020, 05:54:25 AM

no actually 40 minutes on an exercise bike , but I see what you're getting at. I'll check and get back to you.

Flexacon · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2020, 06:13:01 AM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on October 11, 2020, 05:57:35 AM

Isn't that counterintuitive though? The more exercise you do, the more your heart beats, the faster you die.

That's actually a pretty common belief amongst older Chinese.

Kwon · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2020, 06:45:19 AM »

Quote from: Flexacon on October 11, 2020, 06:13:01 AM

That's actually a pretty common belief amongst older Chinese.

Which is why Tai Chi is so slow and not like Tae Kwon Do?

harmankardon1 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 11, 2020, 06:51:53 AM »

blood pressure is 170-130 took it this morning, diastole is a bit up there,,,

harmankardon1 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2020, 06:55:16 AM »

Quote from: funk51 on October 11, 2020, 04:33:59 AM

after the open heart surgery I track my oxygen and heart rate daily. it's usually between 95-97 oxygen and 48-54 resting heart rate. then after 40 minutes cardio it jumps to like 125.

95-97? I'd be worried about those numbers if I were you, Should be 100%... RIP

Flexacon · « **Reply #21 on:** October 11, 2020, 07:01:18 AM »

Quote from: harmankardon1 on October 11, 2020, 06:51:53 AM

blood pressure is 170-130 took it this morning, diastole is a bit up there,,,

Hi Nick Walker

harmankardon1 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 11, 2020, 07:05:54 AM »

Quote from: Flexacon on October 11, 2020, 07:01:18 AM

Hi Nick Walker

nice!

MAXX · « **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2020, 07:20:31 AM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on October 11, 2020, 05:57:35 AM

Isn't that counterintuitive though? The more exercise you do, the more your heart beats, the faster you die.

yeah but only for the moment that you train. Say 1 hour every day yor heartrate goes up to 170. But it means your resting heart rate will be say 40 for the rest of the 23 hours because your heart and blood vessels are healthier. That averages out to ~45.5 bpm ( (40*23+170)/24 ) Compared to if you are an average slouch with 60 or so bpm.

Van_Bilderass · « **Reply #24 on:** October 11, 2020, 08:30:53 AM »

I've had horribly high HR my whole adult life, like 80-100. BP was 120/80 last week, HR 96. I might not live much longer, all the beats are used up now surely. They do say some have higher HR genetically, my mother has it too, but it's still concerning. I really should get on a real cardio regimen to see what would happen, never could get into it...