Question 1

during rest pulse rate is 55 why?

Accepted Answer

Why not?: What do you think it should be?  normal resting pulse is 60-100 but many people are not "normal" and have values outside the "norm." The pulse rate that works for you is the best normal you can have.  55 is fine.

Question 2

what should a resting pulse rate be?

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In general: 60-90 but can be lower in fit people.

Question 3

how can i decrease my resting pulse rate ?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: The very simple answer is that exercise training will decrease your resting heart rate by increasing something called contractility (the amount of blood squeezed with each beat).  Medications can also lower the resting heart rate, but this is not advisable unless you need them.

Question 4

my resting pulse rate is 53 is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: In general we are happy with such a resting pulse rate.

Question 5

normal resting pulse rate for a 31 year old male?

Accepted Answer

66-70: http://www.topendsports.com/testing/heart-rate-resting-chart.htm
in this web site you have chart for men and women at all ages. Good luck.

Question 6

what does it mean to have high resting pulse rate?

Accepted Answer

Variety of things: An elevated resting heart rate could be due to something as simple as being out of shape or it could be a reflection of a serious medical condition such as hyperthyroidism.  With a history, physical examination, and simple testing, your physician should be able to determine the reason for your elevated resting heart rate.

Question 7

is over 100 resting pulse rate an acceptable number?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: Heart rate of 100 if at rest is faster than normal. It is not dangerous in and of itself. What is important is why it should be elevated at rest and there are many possibilities for this.

Question 8

what is the average resting pulse rate for middle age people?

Accepted Answer

60 to 100 is normal: 60 to 100 is the normal resting heart rate for adults.

Question 9

what is the resting pulse rate number that is dangerously too fast?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: Heart rate of 100 if at rest is faster than normal. It is not dangerous in and of itself. What is important is why it should be elevated at rest and there are many possibilities for this.

Question 10

what's the normal resting pulse rate for a 21 year old male?

Accepted Answer

40-70: Most young men have relatively low resting hr's.   As low as 35-40 is common for young men who play sports or work out regularly.

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