Question 1

what is the normal heart rate for men over 50?

Accepted Answer

heart rate: Roughly 60-90 BPM but range varies widely.

Question 2

low blood pressure and low heart rate in athletes. is it more in women or in men, or equally?

Accepted Answer

Equal: Both men and women adapt to athletic exercise in much the same way. Both often develop a lower heart rate and lower blood pressure at rest.

Question 3

is a heart rate of 51  considered healthy or to low for a 76 year old man? and what  would  be the  normal range for that age?

Accepted Answer

It depends : If you feel well then rate is normal. Some meds like beta blockers or calcium channel blockers lower heart rate. Endurance athletes also have low heart rate. If you feel tired and weak or light headed, definitely see your doctor.

Question 4

what is a normal heart rate for a 68-year-old man?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: 60 to 80 would be good

Question 5

hi 86- to 90 bpm heart rate for a 26 year old smoking man ?!? is it normal ?!?

Accepted Answer

Normal Heart Rate: The ideal range for adult heart rate is 60-100 BPM as long as it is a regular rhythm, that is all beats are evenly spaced. If you are feeling pain, palpitations, shortness of breath or discomfort you should consult a doctor. Smoking will cause lung, heart and blood vessel damage and effect your body's ability to take in and transport oxygen, & also increase your heart rate & blood pressure.

Question 6

i'm a man, 24 yo. my heart rate jumps from 60 to 85 bpm very quickly when i'm sitting down, resting for an hour. i workout 6 days/week. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

There is a normal: Fluctuations of heart rate between the phases of respiration in a normal person. 85/min is a normal heart rate. Are you having any other symptoms? Are you drinking coffee or energy drinks in excess?  Are you using drugs like marihuana? If u have no other symptoms and u can exercise without any problems, you are probably ok. But, a good history and physical a good idea if that bother you.

Question 7

im 5'8 169 lb 42yr old man is it normal for your heart rate to stay above 100 2 hours after u get done playing basketball? played for an hour non-stop

Accepted Answer

No: Your recovery should be quicker than that.  Just judging from this information alone, i suspect you are not in your top physical condition. As you train, your recovery time will improve.

Question 8

i am a 69 year old man who has exercised regularly all my life. i have a resting h r of about 45 bpm. i ran yesterday in hot conditions. about 48 minutes max heart rate 135, average 120 bpm. resting h r overnight and since is about 70. feel ok. why?

Accepted Answer

: I congratulate you on your fondness for exercise. It is well known that hot weather can increase your heart rate abnormally and can put you at risk for heat stroke. This is a well documented effect. My advice? Go to the gym to exercise when the weather is hot and humid. I do not understand what you mean by "Why?". Please discuss this with experts in exercise physiology. Wish you good health.

Question 9

what causes a heart rate of 119 and can it be lowered? 60 year old man who has had a previous heart attack, is overweight, diabetic.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your heart rate can and should be lowered. It may be also necessary for your doctor to make sure your heart rhythm is also normal. Most of the hr treatments will also take care of the BP presuure problem.

Question 10

resting heart rate as a young man was 50-55. doctors are considering a pace maker 2 years post heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate as : Young man not likely related to needing a pacemaker 2 years post-mi....Talk to your cardiologist for the explanation as there are many reasons for needing a pacemaker.

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What is the normal heart rate for men over 50?

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Low blood pressure and low heart rate in athletes. is it more in women or in men, or equally?

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Is a heart rate of 51 considered healthy or to low for a 76 year old man? and what would be the normal range for that age?

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What is a normal heart rate for a 68-year-old man?

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Hi 86- to 90 bpm heart rate for a 26 year old smoking man ?!? is it normal ?!?

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I'm a man, 24 yo. my heart rate jumps from 60 to 85 bpm very quickly when i'm sitting down, resting for an hour. i workout 6 days/week. is it normal?

A member asked:

Im 5'8 169 lb 42yr old man is it normal for your heart rate to stay above 100 2 hours after u get done playing basketball? played for an hour non-stop

A member asked:

I am a 69 year old man who has exercised regularly all my life. i have a resting h r of about 45 bpm. i ran yesterday in hot conditions. about 48 minutes max heart rate 135, average 120 bpm. resting h r overnight and since is about 70. feel ok. why?

A member asked:

What causes a heart rate of 119 and can it be lowered? 60 year old man who has had a previous heart attack, is overweight, diabetic.

A member asked:

Resting heart rate as a young man was 50-55. doctors are considering a pace maker 2 years post heart attack?

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