Hi all,
Male, 46, runner of sorts (not real fast), hoping to learn more about Heart Rate (HR) in relation to overtraining, and more specifically in relation to bradycardia.
Been a runner pretty much since high school when I used to run 2-3 miles regularly and used to bike about 20 miles every summer day (in H.S.). I never really lifted many weights until I was about 35. Back then I was about 160 pounds and got to where I could BP my weight.
Now I'm about 175-180, still just less than 5'11". I could probably come close to a single BP rep of 175, but I'd need a spotter.
On to bradycardia. I will have to start a thread somewhere once I figure out the most appropriate place but here's the info:
1) it's not a 'disease' in and of itself (having a HR < 60)
2) my 'day time' resting HR is in the mid-40s.
3) bought a Nike Triax Elite HRM a couple weeks ago - it's great!
4) have worn the strap and watch overnight 3 times. 1st night, low HR was 32. 2nd night, 34. Haven't loaded 3rd set of data yet.
5) have seen a cardiologist, had EKGs, echocardiograms, and some sort of test of the sympathetic/parasympathetic system - and apparently all good.
6) DR recommended 600mg daily of Alpha Lipoic Acid. To apparently help my very occasional light dizzy spells (about once every couple weeks, 1-3 seconds long usually)
I run about 3 times a week, usually 3 - 6 miles. Except the past few weeks when our buildings' gym was closed, would lift weights 3x weekly. Nothing trying to bulk up - just to keep atrophy away.
my "holy grail" - to seek others that have resting HR in the 40s and even 30s -I know I'm on the edge of 'normalcy' - I just don't want to croak overnight some night!
so...hi!
Daniel
Male, 46, runner of sorts (not real fast), hoping to learn more about Heart Rate (HR) in relation to overtraining, and more specifically in relation to bradycardia.
Been a runner pretty much since high school when I used to run 2-3 miles regularly and used to bike about 20 miles every summer day (in H.S.). I never really lifted many weights until I was about 35. Back then I was about 160 pounds and got to where I could BP my weight.
Now I'm about 175-180, still just less than 5'11". I could probably come close to a single BP rep of 175, but I'd need a spotter.
On to bradycardia. I will have to start a thread somewhere once I figure out the most appropriate place but here's the info:
1) it's not a 'disease' in and of itself (having a HR < 60)
2) my 'day time' resting HR is in the mid-40s.
3) bought a Nike Triax Elite HRM a couple weeks ago - it's great!
4) have worn the strap and watch overnight 3 times. 1st night, low HR was 32. 2nd night, 34. Haven't loaded 3rd set of data yet.
5) have seen a cardiologist, had EKGs, echocardiograms, and some sort of test of the sympathetic/parasympathetic system - and apparently all good.
6) DR recommended 600mg daily of Alpha Lipoic Acid. To apparently help my very occasional light dizzy spells (about once every couple weeks, 1-3 seconds long usually)
I run about 3 times a week, usually 3 - 6 miles. Except the past few weeks when our buildings' gym was closed, would lift weights 3x weekly. Nothing trying to bulk up - just to keep atrophy away.
my "holy grail" - to seek others that have resting HR in the 40s and even 30s -I know I'm on the edge of 'normalcy' - I just don't want to croak overnight some night!
so...hi!
Daniel
