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I have pots and over the years my resting heart rate went from 65 to 50 not exercising, i used to be very athletic in my early teens but now 31. since i started lifting weights for an hour a day my resting hr is now 40. is this from the weight lift?
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It's possible that one's uptick exercise regimen contributes to a lower resting heart rate...this is a "training effect".
Answered 10/14/2022
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