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Resting heart rate and exercise
Quick question, I'm a 52 year old male, about 50 pounds overweight but lost 70 over two years so far, normal BP % cholesterol. I have always worked out between 30 - 60 mins per day at 80% of max. I've been between jobs and had some extra time in my hands and over the [last 6 weeks have stepped up my work outs to 45 -60 mins at 90% of max + and pushing 10 mets per day, up from 7 before. During this period, I have seen my resting heart rate drop from an average of 72 to my current level of 62. Does this sound reasonable? I have normal heart rate response to exercise as well as a normal recovery rate.
Thanks,
Jon
Thanks,
Jon
Keep up the good work!
Correct, before I get up.
Just to check, You do check your resting heart rate first thing in the morning before you get out of bed? So you have a watch and check your rate without even sitting up in bed?
I'm just checking, If this is what you do then you're doing good
I'm just checking, If this is what you do then you're doing good
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