Gregory Chandler, Attorney at Law, Heart Rate

The resting heart rate of individuals varies significantly. Typical heart rate numbers usually fall anywhere between 60-80 beats per minute [bpm]. Generally, people with greater cardiovascular health have lower heart rates, but that is not always the case.


Resting heart rate usually increases with age. Although very high (above 101) or very low (below 50) resting heart rates may indicate something is wrong. An increase in your resting heart rate of 8 to 10 beats can indicate illness or overtraining. A decrease by 8 to 10 beats can also indicate overtraining. A good way to determine your fitness is to measure the rate at which your heart rate slows down after aerobic exercise. The faster your heart rate returns to its resting rate, the more fit you are. A drop of 20 bpm is normal for a fit person.

GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law