Lowering resting heart rate.

[Raiden]

Hello people, I've got a question. I have a resting heart rate of about 90bpm. It's always been high since I was a little kid, but I'm hoping someone here can tell me how to lower it.

I'm not over weight, in fact I'm a bit on the skinny side. (5'9ish 140lbs) I'm pretty active I'll frequently walk two miles in a day. The only thing I can think of is what I'm eating. I guess I drink a lot of Coke, but other than that I don't have many dieting vices. I eat pretty much whatever I can get my hands on and it usually balances on the healthy side of things.

Does anybody know how I can safely lower my heart rate?

 

[Karky]

do cardio, that helps. 90bpm is kinda high. when do you take it? try taking it in the morning just after waking while lying in bed (before you take your morning wank)

 

[tmiller120]

Interval Training

Any medications?

If not i suggest interval training. This is a workout designed to increase your heart rate for short burst. Start slow with a walk jog mix. Walk for 5 mins jog for 2 minute. Repeat this cycle increasing intensity and time. Duration of the workout should be 20 - 30 mins. Continue to increase the intensity until you are at a jog / sprint mix. You should see your resting heart rate lowering within 4 weeks.

 

[g8r80]

90 bpm is a high heart rate, especially for a teenager. What has your doctor said about this in the past? Anxiety and medications (e.g., ritalin) can speed it up; working out more and lowering stress can lower it.

I'm 48 and my resting heart rate is 51.