A member asked:

I'm 40 years old, exercise regularly (run 2-4 miles 2-3 times per week) and have a resting hr of 53 bpm. i'm a bit overweight. is that bpm normal?

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Dr. Tonga Nfor answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Athlete's heart : That is a normal heart rate for some one who exercises regularly. An athletic heart beats slower at rest because or can pump more efficiently with each heart beat.

Answered 12/10/2013

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