Resting Heart Rate Question
12-02-05, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by lemurhouse
I've never used a HR monitor, just taken my pulse before getting out of bed in the morning.
For those of you with monitors, does your HR drop lower when you are actually sleeping?
For those of you with monitors, does your HR drop lower when you are actually sleeping?
I'm usually about 8-10bpm higher when I'm awak. Sometimes I come close, sometimes I'm like 15bpm higher. Thats why I do it during sleep, I feel its at least more consistant. Lowest I've ever gotten while awake was 45, this summer I hit 38 and then 37 the next night while sleeping. I was taking it easy recovering for a big race on the day that I got 37 the night before.
12-02-05, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by spacefuzz
dont worry to much. my heart rate in the morning is usually around 180, after the 3 or 4 cups of coffee it usually takes to get me to work....
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Originally Posted by MTN2SEA
12-02-05, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Warblade
Same with my Dad's.
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12-02-05, 07:31 PM
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Back in 7th grade (not too long ago, teehee 
), my RHR was actually 34, to the surprise of my classmates who did not believe I ran a 6:09 mile, and could keep the pace. Maybe it's an age:fitness ratio?
), my RHR was actually 34, to the surprise of my classmates who did not believe I ran a 6:09 mile, and could keep the pace. Maybe it's an age:fitness ratio?
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I can't remember where I heard this so take it with a grain of salt (or maybe someone else can shed some light on its accuracy). Another sign of good cardiovascular health is how fast your heart rate drops during interval training.
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Originally Posted by SeqTarRou
I can't remember where I heard this so take it with a grain of salt (or maybe someone else can shed some light on its accuracy). Another sign of good cardiovascular health is how fast your heart rate drops during interval training.
I'm pretty sure that it is. As you get more fit, your HR should recover more quickly after time spent at or above LT.
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Depending on your sleep cycles, you may be exiting REM sleep when you wake up. REM sleep is characterized by a rapid heart rate and an increase in body temperature. That, I think, is what is affecting your results.
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I'm sure that Polar recommends RHR be taken as soon as you wake up. Maybe some of you guys with higher heart rates as soon as you wake up are still young enough to be pumping blood to extra parts first thing in the morning.
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My just-awoken-RHR is between 45 and 50 normally, taken manually for 60 seconds. This time last year, before I got into riding more seriously, it was 60-65. I guess cycling really is good for you...
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Originally Posted by HolyInstantRice
Back in 7th grade (not too long ago, teehee ), my RHR was actually 34, to the surprise of my classmates who did not believe I ran a 6:09 mile, and could keep the pace. Maybe it's an age:fitness ratio?
), my RHR was actually 34, to the surprise of my classmates who did not believe I ran a 6:09 mile, and could keep the pace. Maybe it's an age:fitness ratio?
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Originally Posted by sprcoop
I'm sure that Polar recommends RHR be taken as soon as you wake up. Maybe some of you guys with higher heart rates as soon as you wake up are still young enough to be pumping blood to extra parts first thing in the morning.
12-03-05, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Warblade
I also read an article the other day that said if you excercise vigorously 3 days a week it can actually ADD 4 years to your life.
Beware of statistics...
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I think the more important statistic is that those 4 years are productive. I don't want to live an extra 4 years in a home. Four more years of cycling sounds good though.
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Originally Posted by Warblade
Maybe, but my Dad is 53 and his heartrate always lingers around 32-33ish.
Anyways, if he's athletic, wow, that's really mega-amazing. On the other hand, if he's anorexic...
12-04-05, 12:47 AM
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My resting heart rate is 56, which is really good for a 33 year old male. My mom's resting heart rate is 52 which is outstanding for a woman of 68. I guess it is genetic or something, but she is in great health. I love my mom 
