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Hi There, I Have A Query Regarding My Resting Heart
Question: Hi there,
I have a query regarding my resting heart rate. It's dropped recently according to my FitBit and I was wondering if this was down to increased physical activity or if I should be concerned. I work in a fairly sedentary office job, walking 6 miles a day and jogging quickly for 5 minutes every hour. I also do 40-48 minutes of interchanging cardio and resistance exercises Mon-Fri. Recently my resting heart rate has dropped from 66 to 55 and often when I'm laid in bed drops to 42-48. I appreciate the FitBit may not be entirely accurate! I haven't increased or decreased the amount of exercise I am undertaking and my diet has remained the same. Should I be concerned?
Many thanks
I have a query regarding my resting heart rate. It's dropped recently according to my FitBit and I was wondering if this was down to increased physical activity or if I should be concerned. I work in a fairly sedentary office job, walking 6 miles a day and jogging quickly for 5 minutes every hour. I also do 40-48 minutes of interchanging cardio and resistance exercises Mon-Fri. Recently my resting heart rate has dropped from 66 to 55 and often when I'm laid in bed drops to 42-48. I appreciate the FitBit may not be entirely accurate! I haven't increased or decreased the amount of exercise I am undertaking and my diet has remained the same. Should I be concerned?
Many thanks
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that it is quite normal in healthy persons who exercise regularly to have a lower heart rate.
This is because of regular physical exercise.
As long as you do not have any shortness of breath, lightheadedness, there is nothing to worry about.
Anyway, I would recommend performing a resting ECG, in order to examine your heart rhythm and exclude any conductance disorders.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that it is quite normal in healthy persons who exercise regularly to have a lower heart rate.
This is because of regular physical exercise.
As long as you do not have any shortness of breath, lightheadedness, there is nothing to worry about.
Anyway, I would recommend performing a resting ECG, in order to examine your heart rhythm and exclude any conductance disorders.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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