Resting heart rate?

mckant

What is an "ideal" resting heart rate?

lottier0311

I'm not sure what ideal is but I know mine is normal and it was 67bpm this weekend

Ruger2506

Physiologically that really depends on the individual. Each person is different. That is why we have normal ranges in medicine.

"For an adult, a normal resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. For a well-trained athlete, a normal resting heart rate may be closer to 40 beats a minute. For healthy adults, a lower heart rate at rest generally implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness."
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-rate/AN01906

rawfitness

A normal resting heart rate ranges anywhere from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Ideally, you would want yout HR to be lower at the lower range since it implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness.

ninerbuff

A normal resting heart rate ranges anywhere from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Ideally, you would want yout HR to be lower at the lower range since it implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness

This. I work in a Wellness Center and we just had a seminar with one of our cardiologists yesterday and 60-100 BPM were verified as desired RMR.

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Martucha123

A normal resting heart rate ranges anywhere from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Ideally, you would want yout HR to be lower at the lower range since it implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness

sorry but you are wrong
resting heart rate below 60 is not that uncommon

here is some more info

http://www.netfit.co.uk/fitness/test/resting-heart-rate.htm

the lower it is, the more fit you are, so you want to aim for lover resting hr

akiramezu

Mine is 45-50 so i guess that's a good resting heart rate to have


Also, according to webmd

Adults: 60-100

Well-conditioned athletes: 40-60

Source: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/pulse-measurement?page=2

yoovie

no idea- mine hovers between 48 and 51

yoovie

... so you want to aim for lover resting hr

rawr

jbrinda1

About 54 now. Closer to 50 or just under when I am in peak shape. Make sure you are truly rested and completely immobile if you are trying to test it on your own. Even slight movement can elevate it several beats.

mckant

Interesting. Thank you!