HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Wondering what a normal sleeping heart rate is? i am male 26,in good shape, 6'2 , 175 lbs, and my fit but has me freaked out! :) my avg resting is 55.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NOT TO WORRY!: 55 is a FINE resting heart rate! (Asleep or at Rest) BTW it is NOT the RESTING heart rate which "measures" "Cardiac Fitness" rather your heart rate after EXERCISE! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 11/5/2016

901 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

For the last couple of weeks my fitbit has been telling me my sleeping heart rate has been rising into the upper 80s when my normal resting rate is 69. Cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My heart rate at rest is between 55-59. I dont have any symptoms. Is it ok? My holter ecg is good min heart rate at sleep 53. Max 147 ( activity) midlle 79. One episode MOBITZ I at sleep. But last 4 days heart rate at rest 55-59. Is that ok? I am 43?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it normal that my heart rate is 64 while resting in bed before sleeping ??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm 37 and my resting heart rate after waking up from sleep is 56-60 on pulse ox. Is this normal? I'm not an athlete.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My 3 year old son is experiencing rapid heart rate. His hr while sleep is 106. Havent taken it his hr while awake and ar rest. Normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I am 26 male, 6'2",175lbs, in good shape with a resting heart between 51-55 on average. When I sleep it's between 40-50.is this good? Thanks!
Is it good to have a resting heart rate of 36 bpm with a normal respiratory rate and 100 percent oxygen saturation while asleep?
Is heart rate of 55 during sleep normal? Resting heart rate is usually upper 70's - upper 80's.
I am 32 years old. My resting heart rate is sometimes in the high 50s and drops below 60 when I sleep. Is this normal?
My son's heart while at rest or while sleeping beats at a normal rate but fluctuates in speed ever few seconds. Kind of like a car's idle that surges.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.