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by outworlder 1405 days ago
> On the other hand, resting heart rate of under 60 is good. Under 50 is likely better.

At which point does that becomes bradycardia and a sign of a health problem? My understanding is that, unless you are an athlete, your resting heart rate won't be that low (as in, < 50)

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Right, I think it depends on activity level.

Couch potatoe and 45? You may have a health problem.

Cardio athlete and 45? Likely means you are in good shape.

My own resting heart rate varies from low 40s when I am in good shape (trained for a marathon) to near 60 when I am not (currently recovering from having a newborn).

I did need an EKG once, and the dr raised an eyebrow at my heart rate, but upon hearing I was a runner he was fine again.