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Does a lower heart rate make you tired?
Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart rate is very slow and the heart can’t pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. If this happens, you may feel dizzy, very tired or weak, and short of breath. Sometimes bradycardia doesn’t cause symptoms or complications.
What does a heart rate of 55 mean?
For most people, a heart rate of 60 to 100 beats a minute while at rest is considered normal. If your heart beats less than 60 times a minute, it is slower than normal. A slow heart rate can be normal and healthy. Or it could be a sign of a problem with the heart’s electrical system.
What should my resting heart rate be for my age?
1-3 years: 80-130 bpm. 3-5 years: 80-120 bpm. 6-10 years: 70-110 bpm. 11-14 years: 60-105 bpm.
Is a heart rate under 60 good?
Is a resting heart rate of 55 beats per minute normal?
A resting heart rate of 55 beats per minute (or 9.2 beats every 10 seconds) is slower than the 60 to 100 bpm range considered normal for adults. A heart rate below 60 bpm for adults is a condition called bradycardia and is usually abnormal. However, in the case of well-trained athletes a 55 pulse may be normal as heart rates…
What should your resting heart rate be if you are inactive?
You’re Not Active Enough A normal resting heart rate for the average adult is 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm) or 40 to 60 bpm for highly conditioned athletes. If you’re sedentary most of the day, your RHR likely approaches or exceeds the top end of this range. This may be because your heart is less efficient.
Are You active enough to have a normal heart rate?
You’re Not Active Enough. A normal resting heart rate for the average adult is 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm) or 40 to 60 bpm for highly conditioned athletes. If you’re sedentary most of the day, your RHR likely approaches or exceeds the top end of this range.
Is it normal to have a 40-60 heart rate at rest?
Yes, it can be very normal for young athletic people to have heart rates in the 40-60 range at rest. Check your heart rate while you exercise and if you are able to attain a heart rate >100, then your chronotropic reserve (i.e. your ability to increase your heart rate with exercise) is intact and you should be fine.