Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 21:18     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
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Anonymous wrote:I monitor mine every night because I have bradycardia. I used to be an elite athlete and my heart is so slow now. It goes down to 25 at night. On a good day I’m in the lower 50s. During my cardio workouts it gets up to 185 and lowers to 90 in 2 minutes. I feel the slow heart rate and sometimes get dizzy. I have to see a cardiologist annually to ensure it’s ok as I age - female 50 yrs. Slow heart isn’t always good.


I also have Bradycardia and have always worked out but was never an elite athlete so I think mine is genetic. I don’t monitor though. My doctor said not to worry about it since I am asymptomatic. Lately, I’ve noticed my HE is higher. I just turned 60. I wonder if it is age.


I watch trends. I wish I had tracked HRH during my athlete years. But mainly only kept track of HR zones, how high I would go and how fast it came down, as you said.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 21:17     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
Anonymous wrote:I think another key is tracking overnight which lowers the resting heart rate average.
I take my watch off at night. During dry January rhr went down to 59. Typically throughout the year it’s 65. 46 year old woman, runs when it’s a bit warmer, trying to get heart rate up as much as I can when exercising, dealing with some hereditary heart issues/ CAD that worry me.


I rarely look at my HR during the day. I wear the ring primarily to track sleep. RHR definitely is lower while sleeping vs just being calm during the day.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 21:11     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
Anonymous wrote:I monitor mine every night because I have bradycardia. I used to be an elite athlete and my heart is so slow now. It goes down to 25 at night. On a good day I’m in the lower 50s. During my cardio workouts it gets up to 185 and lowers to 90 in 2 minutes. I feel the slow heart rate and sometimes get dizzy. I have to see a cardiologist annually to ensure it’s ok as I age - female 50 yrs. Slow heart isn’t always good.


I also have Bradycardia and have always worked out but was never an elite athlete so I think mine is genetic. I don’t monitor though. My doctor said not to worry about it since I am asymptomatic. Lately, I’ve noticed my HE is higher. I just turned 60. I wonder if it is age.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 13:04     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
I monitor mine every night because I have bradycardia. I used to be an elite athlete and my heart is so slow now. It goes down to 25 at night. On a good day I’m in the lower 50s. During my cardio workouts it gets up to 185 and lowers to 90 in 2 minutes. I feel the slow heart rate and sometimes get dizzy. I have to see a cardiologist annually to ensure it’s ok as I age - female 50 yrs. Slow heart isn’t always good.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 12:45     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
I think another key is tracking overnight which lowers the resting heart rate average.
I take my watch off at night. During dry January rhr went down to 59. Typically throughout the year it’s 65. 46 year old woman, runs when it’s a bit warmer, trying to get heart rate up as much as I can when exercising, dealing with some hereditary heart issues/ CAD that worry me.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 12:41     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
50s and 40s at sleep.

I'm on a beta blocker and antiarrythmic for afib. Dr is not concerned.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 17:21     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In the 60s but I'm on a med that increases your HR as I had symptomatic bradycardia in the 40s.


I'm glad you found a way to control that. I'm sure that was scary.


It wasn't too bad because I work in the medical field and knew pretty quickly what was going on. Thankfully I responded well to the first medication they put me on to control it daily. Exact cause still unknown, all my cardiac tests/markers have come up excellent. I know at some point I'll likely end up with a pacemaker.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 17:09     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
Anonymous wrote:Wow. I feel like I look like I’m in good shape but based on these numbers, I really need to exercise and destress to get my RHR down.


I think the key (beyond genetics) is cardio.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 16:12     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
Wow. I feel like I look like I’m in good shape but based on these numbers, I really need to exercise and destress to get my RHR down.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 16:06     Subject: Re:Resting Heart Rate
50s-low 60s overnight.

65 day time.

65-75 overnight if drinking.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 15:47     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
Anonymous wrote:I find the heart rate variability metric on my Fitbit really informative as well. It is worse when I drink alcohol but also if I eat past 7 pm.


Agreed. Drinking, eating late, or even exercising late affects RHR, deep sleep and variability. -OP
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 15:46     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
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Anonymous wrote:Mine is lower 80s. I was just at the doctor and they didn't say anything about it.


How do you track yours that you were able to tell them what it is?


Not that poster, but I have a garmin on 24/7 except when it's charging. It gives RHR and MANY other metrics.


I switched to the Oura ring (for sleep) because I can't sleep with my Garmin on. And the main reason I am tracking is for RHR and Deep Sleep. -OP


30s/40s poster - I still don't fully trust the way these devices categorize sleep. I think they give you a decent idea, but I've had many nights where it just doesn't line up. Haven't tried Oura ring though.


Agreed. Hard to know. I think Oura gets the best ratings for sleep scoring. I use it to watch my trends. I've worn it for about 2 years now, though if I could sleep in a Garmin I would definitely just do that.

What does your deep sleep look like, assuming Garmin tracks that. -OP


It does track it - anything over 1.5 hours is considered "good" or "great". Last night's 50 min was categorized as "fair" and a pretty bad night for me. Over 2.5 was considered "excellent" and my overall score was very high that night 95+/100.


I'm at a stage in life where I'm constantly in your "good to fair" area. I would love how to consistently get back to the excellent zone. -OP
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 15:41     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
I find the heart rate variability metric on my Fitbit really informative as well. It is worse when I drink alcohol but also if I eat past 7 pm.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 13:28     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
Anonymous wrote:Mine is 44 at rest, 60 is working out upper end. I'm a 52 year old woman, 5'5" 110lbs.


Love the 44! What does the 60 HR workout look like? -OP
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 13:20     Subject: Resting Heart Rate
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Anonymous wrote:Mine is lower 80s. I was just at the doctor and they didn't say anything about it.


How do you track yours that you were able to tell them what it is?


Not that poster, but I have a garmin on 24/7 except when it's charging. It gives RHR and MANY other metrics.


I switched to the Oura ring (for sleep) because I can't sleep with my Garmin on. And the main reason I am tracking is for RHR and Deep Sleep. -OP


30s/40s poster - I still don't fully trust the way these devices categorize sleep. I think they give you a decent idea, but I've had many nights where it just doesn't line up. Haven't tried Oura ring though.


Agreed. Hard to know. I think Oura gets the best ratings for sleep scoring. I use it to watch my trends. I've worn it for about 2 years now, though if I could sleep in a Garmin I would definitely just do that.

What does your deep sleep look like, assuming Garmin tracks that. -OP


It does track it - anything over 1.5 hours is considered "good" or "great". Last night's 50 min was categorized as "fair" and a pretty bad night for me. Over 2.5 was considered "excellent" and my overall score was very high that night 95+/100.